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at risk

ADJECTIVE
in danger
Synonyms
WEAK
at hazard endangered exposed imperiled in jeopardy in peril jeopardized susceptible threatened vulnerable

Example Sentences

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Sophie's family believes the sentencing restrictions are both unfair and put other lives at risk.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Everyday Americans “cannot afford to put their family at risk and not change the system,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The MenB vaccine is only available on the NHS in England and Wales for young children born after May 2015, as they are seen as the most at risk.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Meteorologists are using drones to gather data about extreme weather without putting humans at risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“She’s helped me. I know I shouldn’t have let her, but—” “But it just happened. Your brother’s life is at risk here, Laia. I understand.”

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir