jeopardize
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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
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“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
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"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
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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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