jeopardize
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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
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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
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"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
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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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