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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People are rightfully talking and thinking about all the civilians that are in danger everywhere else.
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Andrew Goldman, Vulture, 16 June 2025
The team hosted the Corvallis Regional, but looked to be in danger after a 6-4 loss to Saint Mary's to open the weekend.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
An attorney for the singer has revealed that Kelly — whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly — is hoping to be granted a pardon or have his sentence commuted due to concern that his life is in danger.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 12 June 2025
All of that was done without putting a soldier in danger.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Andrew Goldman, Vulture, 16 June 2025
The team hosted the Corvallis Regional, but looked to be in danger after a 6-4 loss to Saint Mary's to open the weekend.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
An attorney for the singer has revealed that Kelly — whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly — is hoping to be granted a pardon or have his sentence commuted due to concern that his life is in danger.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 12 June 2025
All of that was done without putting a soldier in danger.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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