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jeopardize

[jep-er-dahyz] / ˈdʒɛp ərˌdaɪz /


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“This has more red flags than a May Day parade,” an industry insider said, speaking on condition of anonymity so as not to jeopardize his professional relationships.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

‘He’s never been good with money’: If I set up an annuity for my brother, 65, would it jeopardize his Supplemental Security Income?

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

No one likes to criticize people who have power over them, especially if they think it could jeopardize their next promotion or bonus.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

Scientists warn that increased foot traffic could jeopardize it all.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

“I don’t want to jeopardize the tennis deal we have. Thanks anyway.”

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

As the nonprofit’s executive director, Aimee Huber, has pointed out, the subpoena is a threat to its First Amendment freedoms and jeopardizes its “ability to carry out its religious mission.”

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 1, 2025

“These are our anchors. This is our cultural heritage. Eliminating this funding jeopardizes the ability of communities to preserve their history,” Stein said.

From Slate Apr. 10, 2025

Any lapse or reduction in federal funding for HIV programming jeopardizes our progress in addressing HIV, and transfers the burden of HIV prevention, care and treatment to overwhelmed state governments.

From Salon Feb. 28, 2025

The red line for most legislators in such negotiations is having to take a position that jeopardizes their own reelection chances.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 28, 2025

We ought never excuse violence or tolerate behavior that jeopardizes the safety and security of others.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

Results were mixed, however, and potential changes jeopardized the success of a lucrative ad slot on the app, according to people familiar with the redesigns.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

The government injected billions into banks, insurance giant AIG and the automobile industry to prevent the collapse of individual companies that would have jeopardized the economy and the financial system writ large if they failed.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

Crowley, her attorneys say, revealed to the public that “budget cuts had weakened the department’s readiness and jeopardized public and firefighter safety.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

"Do not approach the Strait of Hormuz; otherwise, your security will be jeopardized," Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

Then Powell made a mistake that jeopardized his mission.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

However, recent observations suggest it is weakening — potentially jeopardizing Einstein’s so far unblemished theory of general relativity and calling into question the leading description for how the universe will die.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

Here’s how to do it without jeopardizing your job.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Iran threatened to reimpose a blockade on Wednesday, jeopardizing 20% of global oil and LNG shipments and economic recovery.

From Barron's Apr. 8, 2026

The committee’s authority is limited to very uncommon circumstances in which there are no “reasonable and prudent alternatives” that would avoid jeopardizing a listed species or impair a species’ critical habitat.

From Salon Apr. 7, 2026

“I complained that it was jeopardizing the whole matter of the information I was getting from Fuchs,” he said.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin




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