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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At first, the girls are only in danger of being forced to listen to one man’s extremely pretentious opinions about religion, philosophy, culture, and yes, pop music, which is terrifying in itself.
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
Although incumbents held strong leads in most local races, partial results in Oakland County’s local races showed the incumbent Bloomfield Township supervisor was in danger of being ousted.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
On the other hand, even with higher-quality jobs in more affluent economies, some regions including Japan and Europe are in danger of labor shortages with their own aging workforces.
—David T. Nudelman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The second thing relates to independent filmmaking, which is not in danger but is shifting.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
Although incumbents held strong leads in most local races, partial results in Oakland County’s local races showed the incumbent Bloomfield Township supervisor was in danger of being ousted.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
On the other hand, even with higher-quality jobs in more affluent economies, some regions including Japan and Europe are in danger of labor shortages with their own aging workforces.
—David T. Nudelman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The second thing relates to independent filmmaking, which is not in danger but is shifting.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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