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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

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

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

He thinks the conflict could jeopardize Middle Eastern data-center financing and make it tougher for central banks to cut interest rates.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

It’s a soft job for him, running little errands, doing little favors, and there’s no way he’d want to jeopardize it.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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