as in endangering
to place in danger
a scandal that could seriously jeopard his political career
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Duren was also found guilty of knowingly and recklessly causing Caitlyn Naffziger’s death, reckless conduct with a deadly weapon and endangering the welfare of Naffziger’s child.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
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Average time served has increased dramatically in recent years, and research indicates many offenders could have served less time without endangering public safety.—
Khalil Cumberbatch,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Six citizens were arrested for impeding and threatening to kill agents.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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That officer was later identified as Michael Paulson, who was later taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life threatening, according to Zak.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The best partners co-create culture — listening deeply, risking creatively and evolving together.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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At 71, neatly dressed and walking more than a mile uphill to avoid risking an Israeli drone strike on his car.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Jeoparding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeoparding. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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