in danger
idiom
1
: in a situation in which loss of life or serious harm is possible
We're still in (grave/great/serious) danger.
Their lives are in danger.
2
: in a situation in which something bad or harmful is possible
—usually + of
She's in danger of failing.
We're all in danger of losing our jobs.
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With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 July 2025
Prosecutors argued Hankison's use of force was unjustified, put people in danger and violated the civil rights of Taylor and her three neighbors.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 21 July 2025
The solution was not to create a new one nor fly it upside down in a nod to a maritime distress signal of being in danger.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
At that point, a bank considers the mortgage in danger of default and can take possession of the property to recoup losses.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 July 2025
Prosecutors argued Hankison's use of force was unjustified, put people in danger and violated the civil rights of Taylor and her three neighbors.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 21 July 2025
The solution was not to create a new one nor fly it upside down in a nod to a maritime distress signal of being in danger.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
At that point, a bank considers the mortgage in danger of default and can take possession of the property to recoup losses.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for in danger
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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