harm's way

Example Sentences

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In some cases, changes in whale behaviour -- possibly attributable to climate change -- were putting them in harm's way.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The effect could be magnified in this case, given that it happened just feet from prominent reporters who were themselves in harm’s way.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026

Many were stuck in hotels, waiting for instructions from local authorities, creating a challenge for the company as it sought to get employees home and out of harm’s way, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

"Instead, his life was tragically cut short. No one who comes here seeking refuge should be left in harm's way."

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Maybe he had been apprised of the whole thing and—unbeknownst to Henry—had come over and successfully lured me out of harm’s way.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt