as in endangers
to place in danger
a scandal that could seriously jeopard his political career
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Environmentalists say that plume endangers sea life.
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There’s lots of humiliation and frustration involved, as well as an incident that endangers his family.
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Officials say the invasive predator threatens the Bay's ecosystem by preying on native species.
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The freshwater mollusk, first spotted in North America in the Delta in 2024, threatens water systems by clogging pipes and altering the food web.
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The current system risks patient dissatisfaction if complex issues aren't addressed by doctors, and further physician disenfranchisement is unsustainable.
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Kalshi risks more Illinois fights Illinois seems certain that there are many questions that courts must answer before prediction markets like Kalshi can keep taking sports wagers.
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That hazards statement originally had been in place through early Wednesday morning.
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Forecasters say confidence is lower in the exact timing, where storms will be strongest, and which hazards will be most likely.
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His refusal to do so jeopardizes public safety.
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This mistaken understanding of Iran’s leaders jeopardizes the chances of solving the current crisis with diplomacy.
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“Jeopards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopards. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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