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.
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Hunter Biden’s lawsuit is in jeopardy after his rental home was damaged in the Palisades fire and as financial woes mount.
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Depending on the severity of the injury, Matzek's chances of making the Yankees' opening day bullpen — a distinct possibility coming into camp — could be in jeopardy.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Meantime, Marchand’s departure in Boston, coupled with Charlie Coyle’s trade to Colorado, signaled the Bruins’ transition toward youth while mired in a 1-6-2 skid that has them in jeopardy off missing the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade.
—Stephen Whyno, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025
However, is there concern that these leagues built, made, and grown for and by women could be in jeopardy of repeating other industry patterns?
—Allison Smith, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Depending on the severity of the injury, Matzek's chances of making the Yankees' opening day bullpen — a distinct possibility coming into camp — could be in jeopardy.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Meantime, Marchand’s departure in Boston, coupled with Charlie Coyle’s trade to Colorado, signaled the Bruins’ transition toward youth while mired in a 1-6-2 skid that has them in jeopardy off missing the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade.
—Stephen Whyno, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025
However, is there concern that these leagues built, made, and grown for and by women could be in jeopardy of repeating other industry patterns?
—Allison Smith, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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“In jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20jeopardy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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