in jeopardy

idiom

: 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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Gascón’s past remarks on X — ranging from glib comments about Hitler to disses against George Floyd and diversity at the Academy Awards themselves — have put the trans actress and potential Oscar history-maker’s campaign in jeopardy. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025 Appropriations Ranking Member Patty Murray told reporters before the announcement that spending talks are in jeopardy. Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025 However, the current plan to implement SB 54 puts innovation and environmental progress in jeopardy. Tracy Yochum, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025 Regular funding for Denver Health and federally qualified health centers, which are the safety net health care providers across the state, also appeared to be in jeopardy. Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025 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 12 Feb. 2025.

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