jeopard

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Rather than jeopard independence he sacrificed home, money, honours, even reputation itself.

From The South American Republics Part I of II by Dawson, Thomas C.

If it should prove otherwise, Congress can at any time amend those laws in such manner as, while subserving the public welfare, not to jeopard the rights, interests, and liberties of the people.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 6, part 2: Andrew Johnson by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)

It's only at night when the ghosts awaken, And gibber and whisper horrible things; For to every foot of this God-forsaken Zone of jeopard some horror clings.

From Rhymes of a Red Cross Man by Service, Robert W. (Robert William)

He undertakes to make the philosopher's stone, and will jeopard his life upon it.

From History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Death of Elizabeth. Vol. II. by Froude, James Anthony

Why should he jeopard his own life, if it was not agreed that he should be there?

From The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel Webster With an Essay on Daniel Webster as a Master of English Style by Webster, Daniel