in danger
phrase
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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Most every weekend, Hurst returns to Kaskaskia, part of an aging congregation whose faith is the only thing that doesn’t remain in danger of washing away.
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Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
The faith group’s advocacy efforts have recently focused on helping immigrants who are in danger of arrest and deportation.
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Tesfaye Negussie,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Thirty-one years ago this month, my colleagues and I—reporting the Bosnian war—warned that the town of Srebrenica was in danger of falling to Bosnian Serb forces and that thousands of civilians were at risk.
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Janine Di Giovanni,
Vanity Fair,
3 July 2026
The Reuters-Ipsos poll showed that 64% of Americans believe democracy is in danger of failing, with 85% of Democrats and 50% of Republicans saying so.
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Connor Greene,
Time,
2 July 2026
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Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
The faith group’s advocacy efforts have recently focused on helping immigrants who are in danger of arrest and deportation.
—
Tesfaye Negussie,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Thirty-one years ago this month, my colleagues and I—reporting the Bosnian war—warned that the town of Srebrenica was in danger of falling to Bosnian Serb forces and that thousands of civilians were at risk.
—
Janine Di Giovanni,
Vanity Fair,
3 July 2026
The Reuters-Ipsos poll showed that 64% of Americans believe democracy is in danger of failing, with 85% of Democrats and 50% of Republicans saying so.
—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 July 2026
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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