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to place in danger
a reckless use of fireworks that endangered the lives of many people
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Recent Examples of endangering
All were arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct along with either endangering another person or obstruction of justice, state police said.
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Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
The New Jersey State Police said in a statement that one of those faced a charge of disorderly conduct and endangering another person and the other five were charged with disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 30 May 2026
According to online court records reviewed by PEOPLE, he has since been charged with causing catastrophe, disorderly conduct and three counts of recklessly endangering another person.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
According to court paperwork, 29-year-old Justice Coleman and 50-year-old Rosa Coleman were charged with endangering the welfare of children and prohibited acts after the girl went to the hospital on April 27.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The same is true for remodeling topics, which only make the news when products start endangering lives and properties.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Climate change, meantime, is endangering all of the aquatic life that’s out there, with the oceans absorbing more than 90% of the heat generated by greenhouse gasses, and about 30% of the carbon dioxide emissions.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 May 2026
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Police Department Chief Pete Arredondo has been charged with 10 counts of felony abandoning or endangering a child.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
He was charged with seven counts, including first-degree reckless endangering safety and two counts of eluding an officer.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
The New Jersey State Police said in a statement that one of those faced a charge of disorderly conduct and endangering another person and the other five were charged with disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 30 May 2026
According to online court records reviewed by PEOPLE, he has since been charged with causing catastrophe, disorderly conduct and three counts of recklessly endangering another person.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
According to court paperwork, 29-year-old Justice Coleman and 50-year-old Rosa Coleman were charged with endangering the welfare of children and prohibited acts after the girl went to the hospital on April 27.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The same is true for remodeling topics, which only make the news when products start endangering lives and properties.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Climate change, meantime, is endangering all of the aquatic life that’s out there, with the oceans absorbing more than 90% of the heat generated by greenhouse gasses, and about 30% of the carbon dioxide emissions.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 May 2026
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Police Department Chief Pete Arredondo has been charged with 10 counts of felony abandoning or endangering a child.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
He was charged with seven counts, including first-degree reckless endangering safety and two counts of eluding an officer.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangering
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His Thursday op-ed, however, was written in response to an essay published by Tony Blair, in which the former British prime minister accused the Labour Party of risking the country’s future by prioritizing internal politics over economic growth and competent governance.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Why would Gonzalez voluntarily participate in practice, risking injury, when generational wealth is on the table?—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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TdA members maintain control over their victims by threatening their families, assaulting them, and tracking down and kidnapping women who attempt to flee.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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High yields worldwide are threatening to slow economies and undercut prices for stocks and all kinds of other investments.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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In an interview published Tuesday, the hawkish Czech President Petr Pavel revealed to the Financial Times that nine of the 18 member nations of the effort had stopped contributing, jeopardizing the supply of large-caliber ammunition to Ukraine.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026
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But with water costs rising and climate change jeopardizing these distant sources, there is growing interest in finding ways to get more water locally.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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The demise of American budget carrier Spirit Airlines reflects how the jet fuel crisis stemming from the Iran war is imperiling the global travel industry, analysts said.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
3 May 2026
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Trump’s desire to bundle the bills and amendments together also risks imperiling the appropriations legislation.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Endangering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangering. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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