as in to endanger
to place in danger
don't do anything that will jeopardize your place on the advisory board
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But the momentum depends on continuous investment and global cooperation, currently jeopardized by shifting political priorities.
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Mario Jimenez, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
Release of the image could interfere with court proceedings and also jeopardize Kohberger’s right to a fair trial, the denial read.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
Using bullying and intimidation as a leadership tactic is a step backward, jeopardizing businesses, employees, and workplace culture.
—Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
These challenges have compounded fears that access to benefits—or the benefits themselves—could be jeopardized.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Mario Jimenez, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
Release of the image could interfere with court proceedings and also jeopardize Kohberger’s right to a fair trial, the denial read.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
Using bullying and intimidation as a leadership tactic is a step backward, jeopardizing businesses, employees, and workplace culture.
—Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
These challenges have compounded fears that access to benefits—or the benefits themselves—could be jeopardized.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jeopardize
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“Jeopardize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardize. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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