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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Thousands more came through programs aimed at helping people whose work for the U.S. government in their home countries may have placed them in danger, including many from Afghanistan.
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
While the gobies were spirited away to safety, another fish of top concern remained in danger.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The real people who are in danger are those who are fearful of being deported.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
The bank said the days-long glitch was not a hack and promised no one’s money was ever in danger.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
While the gobies were spirited away to safety, another fish of top concern remained in danger.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The real people who are in danger are those who are fearful of being deported.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
The bank said the days-long glitch was not a hack and promised no one’s money was ever in danger.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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