in danger
idiom
1
: in a situation in which loss of life or serious harm is possible
We're still in (grave/great/serious) danger.
Their lives are in danger.
2
: in a situation in which something bad or harmful is possible
—usually + of
She's in danger of failing.
We're all in danger of losing our jobs.
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Republicans are in danger of losing control of the House in next year’s midterm elections amid growing voter concern about affordability, former Ohio Republican governor John Kasich said Thursday.
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Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
The benefits themselves are not in danger—those cannot be legally withheld, but the administrative funds pay for staffing, processing, and fraud prevention at the state level.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Minnesota was never in danger of missing the tournament, but the strong finish, which included a win over No. 11 Purdue on Wednesday, was required to secure a weekend at home.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 Dec. 2025
One plaintiff from the lawsuit, Climate Action Campaign, says the city is in danger of violating the terms of the agreement and could find itself back in court if swift action isn’t taken.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2025
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Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
The benefits themselves are not in danger—those cannot be legally withheld, but the administrative funds pay for staffing, processing, and fraud prevention at the state level.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Minnesota was never in danger of missing the tournament, but the strong finish, which included a win over No. 11 Purdue on Wednesday, was required to secure a weekend at home.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 Dec. 2025
One plaintiff from the lawsuit, Climate Action Campaign, says the city is in danger of violating the terms of the agreement and could find itself back in court if swift action isn’t taken.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2025
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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