in jeopardy
idiom
: in a situation in which someone or something is exposed to possible injury, loss, or evil : in danger
He is responsible for placing innocent lives in jeopardy.
The wrong decision could place your career in (serious) jeopardy.
Adverse public opinion puts this proposal in serious jeopardy.
Examples of in jeopardy in a Sentence
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Without substantial concessions, Johnson would likely have to rely on Democrats to pass aid to Ukraine, which could put his speakership in jeopardy.
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Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
But the agency's future is now in jeopardy after several nations, including the United States, suspended funding after the Israeli government published evidence allegedly showing that 16 UNRWA members were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack.
—Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2024
The claims sent shock waves through the music industry and put Combs’ entertainment empire in jeopardy.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Even if your appeal for more aid fails, your offer of acceptance is not in jeopardy.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Because of the budget tensions, that growth is in jeopardy, said Jacqueline Strickland, who has worked with children for 40 years.
—Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Third-party apps that mods used for their work were suddenly in jeopardy.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 14 Mar. 2024
Online comments fueled concerns that police weren't investigating or the case must be in jeopardy because arrests weren't being made fast enough.
—Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024
But that victory for Epic Games is now in jeopardy.
—Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 6 Mar. 2024
Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
But the agency's future is now in jeopardy after several nations, including the United States, suspended funding after the Israeli government published evidence allegedly showing that 16 UNRWA members were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack.
—Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2024
The claims sent shock waves through the music industry and put Combs’ entertainment empire in jeopardy.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Even if your appeal for more aid fails, your offer of acceptance is not in jeopardy.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Because of the budget tensions, that growth is in jeopardy, said Jacqueline Strickland, who has worked with children for 40 years.
—Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Third-party apps that mods used for their work were suddenly in jeopardy.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 14 Mar. 2024
Online comments fueled concerns that police weren't investigating or the case must be in jeopardy because arrests weren't being made fast enough.
—Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024
But that victory for Epic Games is now in jeopardy.
—Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 6 Mar. 2024
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“In jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20jeopardy. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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