jeopardizing

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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

For families who have run the numbers and determined they can help without jeopardizing their own security, here are approaches I’ve seen work:

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

“We also will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement. We urge all student-athletes to make well-informed choices to avoid jeopardizing the game and their eligibility.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

The country was in peril; he was jeopardizing his traditional rights of freedom and independence by daring to exercise them.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller