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 Celtics shot better than the Knicks did, defended better, were never in danger of going down three games to none and being as good as gone.
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Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
The last five defending champs all bowed out before the conference finals – a streak Boston is in danger of extending.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 May 2025
However, if the kittens are in danger or appear unwell, contacting a local animal welfare organization is recommended.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
If a borrower is delinquent and in danger of heading toward default, loan servicers will send multiple notices via email, mail or phone call.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
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Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
The last five defending champs all bowed out before the conference finals – a streak Boston is in danger of extending.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 May 2025
However, if the kittens are in danger or appear unwell, contacting a local animal welfare organization is recommended.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
If a borrower is delinquent and in danger of heading toward default, loan servicers will send multiple notices via email, mail or phone call.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 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 24 May. 2025.
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