harm's way
noun
: a dangerous place or situation
was placed in harm's way
got them out of harm's way
Examples of harm's way in a Sentence
got everyone out of harm's way just minutes before the house was ripped apart by the tornado
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Others, however, have said Israel has a right to respond to the October 7 attack and have blamed Hamas for putting these civilians in harm's way.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
But as often happens with unconventional weapons, civilians are ending up in harm's way.
—John Otis, NPR, 16 July 2025
Acting on conspiracy theories, meanwhile, can put people in harm's way.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 9 July 2025
Some commissioners raised concerns about residents putting themselves in harm's way again.
—Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
But as often happens with unconventional weapons, civilians are ending up in harm's way.
—John Otis, NPR, 16 July 2025
Acting on conspiracy theories, meanwhile, can put people in harm's way.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 9 July 2025
Some commissioners raised concerns about residents putting themselves in harm's way again.
—Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for harm's way
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“Harm's way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harm%27s%20way. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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