in danger

idiom

: 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.

: 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.

Examples of in danger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in individual private meetings with President Joe Biden last week told the president that his continued candidacy puts Democrats in danger of losing control of either chamber in Congress, according to news reports. —

Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024 Abortions can occur past then if the mother’s life is in danger. —

Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2024 The platform that helps artists reach over 150 million American users each month is in danger of being banned in the United States, a potentially massive shift in music marketing and promotion. —

Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2024 Sol, worried that the twins might be in danger, urged his Jedi friends to see for themselves. —

Keisha Hatchett, TVLine, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for in danger

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