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jeopardize

[jep-er-dahyz] / ˈdʒɛp ərˌdaɪz /


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In that case, Kelley worried, even his “Take Me Instead” letter — in which he asked his senator to arrange for him to trade places with Jackson — might jeopardize his son’s naval career.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026

Failure to allow religious exemptions “could jeopardize eligibility for state educational scholarship programs.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

But if the conversation about the ad continues throughout the golf season, it could jeopardize brand perception and partnerships in the sport.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 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

Not only would he be risking his life in a fight by not using his machine gun, but also he’d jeopardize the lives of the men he served with.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

Apple and Google executives told Canadian lawmakers the bill jeopardizes privacy and digital security, potentially compelling product changes for surveillance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

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

While no immigration-related arrests have been reported at county health facilities, “the mere threat of immigration enforcement near any medical facility undermines public trust and jeopardizes community health,” the department said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 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

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

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

Oil futures rose $1.34 per barrel, or 1.3% to $101.39 a barrel in New York as Middle East supplies were further jeopardized.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

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

It definitely jeopardized our mission, but I couldn’t help it.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

Cordova said via email that the hearing was also to determine if the Murphy drill site is jeopardizing public health or safety.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

“That meant the plan had to support a front-loaded retirement lifestyle without jeopardizing the younger spouse’s long-term security,” said Huey.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

Pfizer’s move has sparked criticism from Poland and Romania’s air-navigation agencies, which accuse the company of jeopardizing air safety.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 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

A workers’ strike could cut off food supplies, jeopardizing the war effort.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield


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