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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Those claims, however, are becoming self-sustaining in a way that is in danger of outrunning their practical utility for Republicans, Joshua Blank of the Texas Politics Project (TPP) at The University of Texas at Austin told The Hill.
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Saul Elbein, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
Many games today feature teams in danger of missing the playoffs, and the league's trade deadline is Tuesday.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
The New York Jets are in danger of being out of playoff contention at 2-6, and their aging quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, is struggling to live up to his own standard of excellence.
—Jesse Reed, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
In falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 Monday night, the Yanks are now in danger of being the first MLB club to get broomed in a World Series since the Tigers fell 4-0 to the Giants in 2012.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Saul Elbein, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
Many games today feature teams in danger of missing the playoffs, and the league's trade deadline is Tuesday.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
The New York Jets are in danger of being out of playoff contention at 2-6, and their aging quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, is struggling to live up to his own standard of excellence.
—Jesse Reed, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
In falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 Monday night, the Yanks are now in danger of being the first MLB club to get broomed in a World Series since the Tigers fell 4-0 to the Giants in 2012.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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