in jeopardy
idiom
: 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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New York University has enacted a hiring freeze and directed its schools to prepare contingency plans while its federal funding is in jeopardy.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
Other prevention initiatives in jeopardy at the Justice Department include grant programs related to hate crimes training, which has been in demand with recent unrest on college campuses.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 20 Mar. 2025
Nunes’ standing with the UFC is likely in jeopardy.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
As much as $115 million in federal grant funding at TSU could be in jeopardy if cuts or spending freezes continue, Grady said.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
Other prevention initiatives in jeopardy at the Justice Department include grant programs related to hate crimes training, which has been in demand with recent unrest on college campuses.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 20 Mar. 2025
Nunes’ standing with the UFC is likely in jeopardy.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
As much as $115 million in federal grant funding at TSU could be in jeopardy if cuts or spending freezes continue, Grady said.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
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“In jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20jeopardy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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