at risk
phrase
: in a state or condition marked by a high level of risk or susceptibility
patients at risk of infection
—usually hyphenated when used before a nounprograms to support at-risk youth
Examples of at risk in a Sentence
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There are more than 175 species of fireflies in the United States, with several at risk of extinction, according to the Xerces Society, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting invertebrates and their habitats.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
New Zealand’s more expansive style was always going to put them at risk in this fixture.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The hobbits wouldn’t have been at risk of venom poisoning while scavenging because Komodo dragon venom contains proteins that stomach enzymes would break down, according to the study.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
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
As America turns 250 years old, many people say the American Dream is at risk.
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Gonzalo Schwarz,
Washington Post,
2 July 2026
Using basic academic terminology would place grants at risk of rejection or termination on political grounds.
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ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
Sacramento Steps Forward is using its $8 million largely to help prevent families at risk of eviction from becoming homeless, as well as move-in and move-out assistance, said Kim Winters, nonprofit spokesperson.
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Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
The generation that will likely define the future of work is also most at risk of experiencing work with less connection.
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Carrie Varoquiers,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
New Zealand’s more expansive style was always going to put them at risk in this fixture.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The hobbits wouldn’t have been at risk of venom poisoning while scavenging because Komodo dragon venom contains proteins that stomach enzymes would break down, according to the study.
—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
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
As America turns 250 years old, many people say the American Dream is at risk.
—
Gonzalo Schwarz,
Washington Post,
2 July 2026
Using basic academic terminology would place grants at risk of rejection or termination on political grounds.
—
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
Sacramento Steps Forward is using its $8 million largely to help prevent families at risk of eviction from becoming homeless, as well as move-in and move-out assistance, said Kim Winters, nonprofit spokesperson.
—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
The generation that will likely define the future of work is also most at risk of experiencing work with less connection.
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Carrie Varoquiers,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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“At risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20risk. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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