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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The viral video comes as artists have become more vocal about fan behavior at concerts that can put them in danger. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025 When the candies of the rival towns, Halloween Ville and Day of the Dead Town, mysteriously vanish before their most important festivities, the celebrations are suddenly in danger. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025 The rest of the event unfolded under a shifting mishmash of restrictions, always in danger of suddenly being called off in the event of a rapid outbreak of the virus. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025 Julia passes the child to Henry, knowing that his life will be in danger at any moment with Arch Bug (Terence Rae) hot on their heels. Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in danger

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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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