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jeopardize

[jep-er-dahyz] / ˈdʒɛp ərˌdaɪz /


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Many young Americans now feel that having children would jeopardize their financial stability, according to a recent Intuit Credit Karma survey.

From MarketWatch Jun. 16, 2026

The union also made their initial bargaining proposal last week, the start of a long process that could jeopardize the 2027 season.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

Powell said political interference could damage the Fed’s standing and erode the public’s trust and jeopardize the central bank’s mission to ensure price stability and maximum employment.

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

Residents are draining their savings for condos they can’t live in—dues haven’t been paused, because that could jeopardize a loan.

From The Wall Street Journal May 1, 2026

He has been so persecuted for seeking justice in race relations I was afraid my presence anywhere near him might further jeopardize him.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin

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

She said her office is keeping a close watch on the situation in Shasta County, and is poised to send additional election monitors if dissent jeopardizes the vote.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 5, 2024

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

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

"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

The ministers said the deal had already been signed and that to cast doubt on it now jeopardized Peru's reputation.

From Barron's Apr. 22, 2026

“His actions alone have jeopardized the commutes of over 100,000 New Yorkers and the jobs of thousands of union workers, but New York will not back down,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 17, 2026

Kato found that Singh’s placement in immigration detention has not jeopardized the court’s ability to try him.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 24, 2026

But he was worried, because what he had just seen jeopardized the scheme he had in mind.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

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

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Armin asked The Times not to fully identify for fear of jeopardizing his immigration case.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 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

Suzanna’s problems include the apparent near-insolvency of her father upon his death—possibly jeopardizing her studies in psychology—and the untender mercies of her mother, Susan, played with delectable evil-queen imperiousness by Linda Emond.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 7, 2026

His older sister’s wedding isn’t until Friday, so at least I’m not jeopardizing his attendance there.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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