endangered
adjective
en·dan·gered
in-ˈdān-jərd 
en-
: being or relating to an endangered species
an endangered bird
put on the endangered list
Examples of endangered in a Sentence
a daring attempt to rescue the endangered passengers from the burning boat
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With consistent and transparent allocation of funds, Florida could expand its wildlife corridors and protect critical habitats for endangered species like the Florida panther and scrub-jay.
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Sarah Gledhill, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
Highlights include exclusive footage of endangered species and unique ecosystems.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
If aid is only given when a monetary return is guaranteed, then humanitarian assistance, development aid, and disaster relief become endangered species.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
When Barman arrived, a nest of endangered baby storks was on the ground.
—Kyla Mandel, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
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Sarah Gledhill, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
Highlights include exclusive footage of endangered species and unique ecosystems.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
If aid is only given when a monetary return is guaranteed, then humanitarian assistance, development aid, and disaster relief become endangered species.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
When Barman arrived, a nest of endangered baby storks was on the ground.
—Kyla Mandel, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for endangered
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“Endangered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endangered. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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