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jeopardize

[jep-er-dahyz] / ˈdʒɛp ərˌdaɪz /


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A yen recovery will require an aggressive hiking cycle, but the central bank is unlikely to jeopardize growth in such a manner, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

“This has more red flags than a May Day parade,” an industry insider said, speaking on condition of anonymity so as not to jeopardize his professional relationships.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Many young Americans now feel that having children would jeopardize their financial stability, according to a recent Intuit Credit Karma survey.

From MarketWatch Jun. 16, 2026

She wanted to make sure chemotherapy wouldn’t jeopardize her ability to conceive.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

If I testified on behalf of the ANC, I would jeopardize my chances of bringing about reconciliation among the different groups.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

As the nonprofit’s executive director, Aimee Huber, has pointed out, the subpoena is a threat to its First Amendment freedoms and jeopardizes its “ability to carry out its religious mission.”

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 1, 2025

“These are our anchors. This is our cultural heritage. Eliminating this funding jeopardizes the ability of communities to preserve their history,” Stein said.

From Slate Apr. 10, 2025

Any lapse or reduction in federal funding for HIV programming jeopardizes our progress in addressing HIV, and transfers the burden of HIV prevention, care and treatment to overwhelmed state governments.

From Salon Feb. 28, 2025

She said her office is keeping a close watch on the situation in Shasta County, and is poised to send additional election monitors if dissent jeopardizes the vote.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 5, 2024

We ought never excuse violence or tolerate behavior that jeopardizes the safety and security of others.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

The government injected billions into banks, insurance giant AIG and the automobile industry to prevent the collapse of individual companies that would have jeopardized the economy and the financial system writ large if they failed.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

In written testimony submitted to the court, a programs officer with HUD said that fully-executed contracts and the committed funds would not be jeopardized by LAHSA’s suspension.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

"Do not approach the Strait of Hormuz; otherwise, your security will be jeopardized," Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

S. relations and jeopardized Adani’s investment in the U.S., and that they exceeded the reach of U.S. laws, according to records reviewed by the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

Would the old Jenna have jeopardized her future for the sake of someone else?

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

And there is more detailed information being kept confidential for now to avoid jeopardizing the investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

A jump in the yen during the summer of 2024 rattled stock markets, with the unwind of the carry trade jeopardizing high-flying U.S. tech stocks in particular.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

However, recent observations suggest it is weakening — potentially jeopardizing Einstein’s so far unblemished theory of general relativity and calling into question the leading description for how the universe will die.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

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

“I complained that it was jeopardizing the whole matter of the information I was getting from Fuchs,” he said.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin




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