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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Beshear later posted an update to notify residents about areas in danger of flooding, including Jackson County.
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Landon Mion, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
Yet the obvious question is: are Liverpool in danger of becoming over-reliant on his brilliance?
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The shares, which at this time last year were in danger of falling short of compliance with Nasdaq market’s listing requirements, popped 5% after market to $4.75 on the numbers.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
The findings, the researchers argue, could be put to use to provide a simple means to screen high-risk populations for those who might be in danger of a premature death.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Landon Mion, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
Yet the obvious question is: are Liverpool in danger of becoming over-reliant on his brilliance?
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The shares, which at this time last year were in danger of falling short of compliance with Nasdaq market’s listing requirements, popped 5% after market to $4.75 on the numbers.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
The findings, the researchers argue, could be put to use to provide a simple means to screen high-risk populations for those who might be in danger of a premature death.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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