at risk
Example Sentences
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Humans are at risk of being infected by screwworms if they travel to an area where the flies are present, such as South America and the Caribbean, according to the CDC.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
It seems as if those most at risk of having their applications rejected would be people who have overstayed temporary visas, but there are no specific categories laid out.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
The head of the National Black Police Association has warned police forces are at risk of making "not well thought-out" changes to anti-racism guidance following the murder of Henry Nowak.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The facility provides a location to quarantine Americans who are at risk of developing Ebola, as well as the capacity to provide ICU-level care for those who get sick.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
“Personally, I don’t think the children are at risk based on this single incident, but my supervisor is probably not going to want to accept further responsibility.”
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
