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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However, with the EU moving to a more uniform structure, this is in jeopardy.
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Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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“In jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20jeopardy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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