as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
the city has reduced the number of its firefighters, to the imperilment of every homeowner
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Noun
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The study also found that swapping potatoes for whole grains lowered diabetes risk even more.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025 -
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Seven universities have been explicitly notified that their funding is in serious jeopardy or have already faced punitive cuts, according to The New York Times, which reported that Harvard University faces approximately $9 billion at stake and has received a list of federal demands.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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One immediate jeopardy incident did result in a punishment, but only because the hospital was in California, which allows its health department to issue penalties.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
17 July 2025
Noun
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The real danger is the undermining of one of the last great advantages the United States had over many of its competitors: policy stability.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Federal scientists say climate change is causing the glacier to melt faster, along with altering rainfall patterns, exacerbating the danger.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The trouble is not so much the number of students entering teacher preparation programs, but the number of students who stick with the profession and stick with Wisconsin.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Just like any other business, rental housing has to at least pay for itself, and if those costs exceed rent collections, like any other business, a housing project will be in trouble.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Imperilment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperilment. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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