as in to endanger
to place in danger
a scandal that could seriously jeopard his political career
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The toxics killed fish and wildlife, closed beaches, and endangered environmentally sensitive areas.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025 -
The changes to the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument follow news that endangered sea turtle populations are rebounding.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Several analysts see the spending commitments as overtures to U.S. President Donald Trump, whose tariffs threaten to roil supply chains and raise costs for the technology industry.—
Zaheer Kachwala and Aditya Soni,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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In 2023, saltwater in the Mississippi River advanced dangerously close to New Orleans, threatening the city's water supply and sending the city into a state of emergency.—
Kati Weis,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Cross-border clashes erupted the following year, leading to a 2021 truce that has largely been upheld but now risks being unraveled due to the militant attack this week.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Fox News host Brian Kilmeade warned Russian President Vladimir Putin is risking angering President Trump with his refusal to stop bombing Ukraine as the U.S. works to broker an end to the ongoing war between the two countries.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Jeopard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopard. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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