in jeopardy

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Synonyms of in jeopardy next

: 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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After a 6-5 loss to Florida on Monday, the Oilers were in jeopardy of dropping back-to-back games in regulation for the first time since Nov. 4 and 6. —

Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024 Now the question is whether the rest of his agenda is already in jeopardy, even before the former and future president's January 20 inauguration. —

Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024 The rehearsal dinner itself is also in jeopardy when the power on the riverboat goes out, ruining Preacher’s refrigerated prep work. —

Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024 Advocates point to Project 2025 — a conservative policy blueprint spearhead by the Heritage Foundation — as evidence that the future of Title X is in jeopardy. —

Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in jeopardy