jeopardize
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The Endangered Species Act requires that federal agencies avoid any action that is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any species listed under the act.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
I know you want to inherit the house, but you can’t jeopardize your own savings to keep it.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
In his message on Sunday, Trump also referred to another operation inside Iran to rescue "another brave pilot ... which we did not confirm, because we did not want to jeopardize our second rescue operation."
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
Stephen Ubl, president of the drug industry trade group Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, said: “Tariffs on cutting-edge medicines will increase costs and could jeopardize billions in U.S. investments announced in the last year.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
He enjoyed the relationships he had formed with the white establishment and did not want to jeopardize them with political action.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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