in jeopardy

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: 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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Opposite him is Nouri, the idealistic doctor, whose refusal to enforce a Sharia court order puts his life in jeopardy. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 Sickle cell program in jeopardy The Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia relies on data collected by the CDC and the state to reach patients with sickle cell in underserved communities. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 The Eagles are in jeopardy of having several other playmakers sidelined on Sunday beyond Hurts, too. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 The latest report notes that the public benefits most in jeopardy are also the ones with some of the largest effects in reducing poverty in Connecticut. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in jeopardy

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“In jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20jeopardy. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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