in danger
idiom
1
: in a situation in which loss of life or serious harm is possible
We're still in (grave/great/serious) danger.
Their lives are in danger.
2
: in a situation in which something bad or harmful is possible
—usually + of
She's in danger of failing.
We're all in danger of losing our jobs.
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The crew was not in danger at any point during the incident, according to NASA.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN, 24 June 2024
Exceptions are also in place if the life or health of a pregnant woman is in danger.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 June 2024
Prosecutors determined that Gallegos acted with reasonable force believing his life was in danger.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 20 June 2024
The two inspectors were never in danger or detained and were soon on their way, the governor said.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024
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Jackie Wattles, CNN, 24 June 2024
Exceptions are also in place if the life or health of a pregnant woman is in danger.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 June 2024
Prosecutors determined that Gallegos acted with reasonable force believing his life was in danger.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 20 June 2024
The two inspectors were never in danger or detained and were soon on their way, the governor said.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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