jeopardize
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“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
Hacegaba in May launched a cyber-defense operations center to thwart tens of thousands of cyberattacks daily, which jeopardize computer systems and all equipment connected to them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Higher rates can trigger default waves that might jeopardize more lenders.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026
Scientists warn that increased foot traffic could jeopardize it all.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
It was simply too risky, he said, and the organization should not jeopardize my safety, especially as I was newly returned and ready to push ahead with MK.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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It also jeopardizes global crop yields—gas is a vital fertilizer feedstock—and could cripple semiconductor production by slashing helium supply, a natural gas byproduct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
“It directly jeopardizes the ability of our communities to receive life-saving emergency information in the language they understand best.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 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
We ought never excuse violence or tolerate behavior that jeopardizes the safety and security of others.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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The prosecution argued that the alleged test mix-up in no way jeopardized their case.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 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
They might’ve jeopardized their own lives to save someone who had no chance in the first place.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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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
But with water costs rising and climate change jeopardizing these distant sources, there is growing interest in finding ways to get more water locally.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 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
His older sister’s wedding isn’t until Friday, so at least I’m not jeopardizing his attendance there.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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