in jeopardy
idiom
: in a situation in which someone or something is exposed to possible injury, loss, or evil : in danger
He is responsible for placing innocent lives in jeopardy.
The wrong decision could place your career in (serious) jeopardy.
Adverse public opinion puts this proposal in serious jeopardy.
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And critics have worried that the rural health care funding could be in jeopardy for states with policies that don’t align with the president’s.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
These days, Kates worries her son’s access to such care could be in jeopardy.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Kippes, whose future in rodeo was in jeopardy last spring, was back.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
This unique status is now in jeopardy.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
These days, Kates worries her son’s access to such care could be in jeopardy.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Kippes, whose future in rodeo was in jeopardy last spring, was back.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
This unique status is now in jeopardy.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
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“In jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20jeopardy. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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