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jeopardizing

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verb

present participle of jeopardize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of jeopardizing
Verb
Using bullying and intimidation as a leadership tactic is a step backward, jeopardizing businesses, employees, and workplace culture. Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Some government watchdogs worry that the blatant partisanship around who serves on these courts is increasing distrust by the public in judicial decisions, jeopardizing the system of checks and balances needed in a functioning democracy. Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 6 Apr. 2025 The grant terminations have drawn criticism for jeopardizing historical preservation efforts, educational programs like National History Day, and research projects across the country. Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025 That’s jeopardizing a lot of people. Megan Wares, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025 But the president, who for years has hammered Hillary Clinton for jeopardizing security by using a private email server, had harsh words about Goldberg. Susan Page, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025 Democrats, however, accused the witnesses of jeopardizing national security. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025 However, his family has chosen to remain anonymous to avoid jeopardizing his safety. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025 For years, the risk of jeopardizing shelter has been a reason for why some residents resist filing complaints — especially in an affordable housing crisis. Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardizing
Adjective
  • Maddison is responsible for dropping deep and pinging passes into dangerous areas, while Kulusevski and Bergvall are excellent ball-carriers.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 12 May 2025
  • With all the drama unfolding at the Harrigan's, you could be forgiven for losing track of Harry's dangerous rescue mission.
    EW.com, EW.com, 11 May 2025
Verb
  • Officers are rarely — if ever — punished for hitting or endangering bystanders.
    Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Still others chase a motorbike onto the sidewalk, endangering nearby pedestrians.
    Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Heavy trucks still clog roads, and residents worry about toxic dust and soil, and about hazardous waste being dumped into local landfills.
    Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
  • The Air Quality Index near fireworks often reaches the hazardous level which states everyone should avoid all physical activities outdoors.
    U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • But a downside surprise could be perilous considering the recent spate of bad economic news and the prevailing angst over the way President Donald Trump is implementing tariffs against U.S. trading partners.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 May 2025
  • It’s now become emblematic of the fight to protect trans women during a politically perilous time.
    Denny, Them., 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Richard curses again, threatening Blum.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The Palisades fire has garnered headlines, but the Hurst and Eaton fires have also been threatening very populated areas.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Meshi specializes in risky decision-making, impulsivity, and PSMU; his co-author and MSU colleague Maria Molina researches misinformation and disinformation.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2025
  • Many farmers have also come to rely on the subsidies given to farming other crops, which makes scrapping those too quickly also politically risky.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • But critics across the political spectrum, including some Republicans, say the arrangement raises serious legal and constitutional questions—especially given Trump’s private business ties in the region and the shadow of past emoluments controversies.
    Nik Popli, Time, 12 May 2025
  • The dearth of serious voting impediments is long-standing finding in polls.
    Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

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“Jeopardizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardizing. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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