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 French university’s effort to attract U.S. scholars coincides with the Trump administration’s efforts to strip funding from academic institutions including Harvard, which is in danger of losing its tax exempt status.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
The law was established to protect species of wildlife, fish and plants that have been depleted enough to be in danger of extinction.
—Kristin Brown, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
The business leaders’ statement implies that the region might be in danger of losing one or both teams, but neither has threatened to leave the Kansas City area.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
Are Forest in danger of missing out on the Champions League?
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
The law was established to protect species of wildlife, fish and plants that have been depleted enough to be in danger of extinction.
—Kristin Brown, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
The business leaders’ statement implies that the region might be in danger of losing one or both teams, but neither has threatened to leave the Kansas City area.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
Are Forest in danger of missing out on the Champions League?
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 14 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2025.
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