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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But for complex reasons, officials believe local redfish populations are now in danger.
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Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
Officials confirmed that no other inmates or staff were harmed and that the public was never in danger.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
The sheriff issued a Silver Alert — for a senior in danger – and deputies began searching a 3,300-acre hunting property behind Roy’s house.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 25 June 2025
Spacecraft operating on the moon would also be in danger.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
Officials confirmed that no other inmates or staff were harmed and that the public was never in danger.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
The sheriff issued a Silver Alert — for a senior in danger – and deputies began searching a 3,300-acre hunting property behind Roy’s house.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 25 June 2025
Spacecraft operating on the moon would also be in danger.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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