jeopardy

Example Sentences

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Plans by the commission chief to fly to Brazil this weekend to sign the agreement were thrown in jeopardy Wednesday after Italy joined fellow heavyweight France in seeking a delay.

From Barron's

Following an appeal to the Court of Appeal in November 2024, Rhodes was retried under the double jeopardy rules.

From BBC

Double jeopardy rules allow for cases where a person has already been acquitted to be re-tried in exceptional circumstances where new and compelling evidence has come to light.

From BBC

Profile: With the Compaq merger in jeopardy, her judgment is under attack.

From Los Angeles Times

I think it does put other people in jeopardy.

From BBC