as in to endanger
to place in danger
a scandal that could seriously jeopard his political career
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Though not currently endangered, their Arctic homes are warming rapidly due to climate change, which threatens both their hunting grounds and their preferred prey.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025 -
In a brutal fight in which Myung-gi more than once endangers his newborn daughter (sometimes on purpose), Myung-gi ends up falling off the tall platform before the final round officially begins, meaning now either Gi-hun or the baby has to die or they will both be shot by the game workers.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Renault was threatened with disqualification from F1.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Further, if its demands are not met, Social Security threatens to stop sending the beneficiaries as much as half of their monthly benefit checks.—
John C. Goodman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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And the country has fallen victim to armed gangs, who think nothing of torching homes, schools and hospitals, killing and kidnapping the missionaries who risk their lives to bring hope and comfort to a people in dire need.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2025
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Leaders who cut thoughtfully and communicate openly maintain trust—those who don't risk creating toxic cultures where innovation and collaboration die.—
Russell P. Reeder,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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“Jeopard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopard. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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