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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Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2025
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—Pia Singh, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
In reality, the private sector teams, parachuted in from across Musk’s corporate empire, are in danger of perpetuating them.
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Meanwhile, the nonprofit is in danger of losing their partnership agreement as the city’s animal shelter manager.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
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Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2025
Hubbell Electrical products manufacturer Hubbell’s 50-day moving average is about $3 above its 200-day counterpart, putting the stock in danger of a death cross.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
In reality, the private sector teams, parachuted in from across Musk’s corporate empire, are in danger of perpetuating them.
—Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, the nonprofit is in danger of losing their partnership agreement as the city’s animal shelter manager.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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