as in to endanger
to place in danger
don't do anything that will jeopardize your place on the advisory board
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Listen to this article A lifelong Cape Cod lobsterman is fighting for his livelihood as a local zoning board looks to put an end to his family’s business that has operated out of his home for nearly 70 years, a battle that residents say further jeopardizes the town’s identity.
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
The New Orleans Saints’ chances of taking Dart shot through the roof on Friday when it was reported that incumbent Derek Carr’s lingering shoulder injury could jeopardize his 2025 season.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
The incident could have had serious repercussions and potentially jeopardized the entire Cup race.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The Kings jeopardized their play-in chances while losing 11 of 14 games from March 9 -April 2.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
The New Orleans Saints’ chances of taking Dart shot through the roof on Friday when it was reported that incumbent Derek Carr’s lingering shoulder injury could jeopardize his 2025 season.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
The incident could have had serious repercussions and potentially jeopardized the entire Cup race.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The Kings jeopardized their play-in chances while losing 11 of 14 games from March 9 -April 2.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Jeopardize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardize. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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