Definitions

harm's way

NOUN

danger

Synonyms

WEAK

razor's edge thin ice

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

The BBC understands the drone - with a two-metre wingspan - had been tracked by radar approaching the base, time enough to sound the air raid warning and to get people out of harm's way.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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

I didn’t mean to put the wool in harm’s way.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri