endanger

Example Sentences

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Holding Kharg Island, Iran’s oil-export terminal, would endanger U.S. troops without necessarily forcing Iran’s hand in the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Criminalizing this work without consequence doesn’t just endanger those journalists; it threatens everyday Americans who rely on local and national reporting in nearly all aspects of their lives.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

"I condemn in the strongest terms the use of weapons, including armed drones that endanger civilian populations and United Nations personnel," said Bruno Lemarquis, in a statement on Wednesday.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Defence lawyer Steven Kwan argued that the level of criminal culpability was low, and that the money did not end up supporting activities that endanger national security.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

"For everyone's best. To break the Radio Law would be a selfish act. It could endanger our family."

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti