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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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is in danger now.
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Since the pope’s admission to the hospital mid-February, there were two serious episodes were his life was in danger, according to the Vatican and the team taking care of the pontiff.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
But studies do indicate that some species are in danger.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
The rule of law is in danger in both America and Israel if some red lines are not drawn and defended right now.
—Thomas Friedman, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Since the pope’s admission to the hospital mid-February, there were two serious episodes were his life was in danger, according to the Vatican and the team taking care of the pontiff.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
But studies do indicate that some species are in danger.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
The rule of law is in danger in both America and Israel if some red lines are not drawn and defended right now.
—Thomas Friedman, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in danger
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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