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jeopardize

[jep-er-dahyz] / ˈdʒɛp ərˌdaɪz /


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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

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

No one likes to criticize people who have power over them, especially if they think it could jeopardize their next promotion or bonus.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

The union also made their initial bargaining proposal last week, the start of a long process that could jeopardize the 2027 season.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

“I don’t want to jeopardize the tennis deal we have. Thanks anyway.”

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

“We are prepared to intervene in the foreign-exchange market to counter a rapid and excessive appreciation of the Swiss franc, which jeopardizes price stability in Switzerland,” the bank said.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 4, 2026

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

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

"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

The ministers said the deal had already been signed and that to cast doubt on it now jeopardized Peru's reputation.

From Barron's Apr. 22, 2026

“In doing so, it jeopardized the safety and well-being of its students and violated the community’s trust.”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 20, 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

Here’s how to do it without jeopardizing your job.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Armin asked The Times not to fully identify for fear of jeopardizing his immigration case.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 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

The committee’s authority is limited to very uncommon circumstances in which there are no “reasonable and prudent alternatives” that would avoid jeopardizing a listed species or impair a species’ critical habitat.

From Salon Apr. 7, 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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