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jeopardize

[jep-er-dahyz] / ˈdʒɛp ərˌdaɪz /


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‘He’s never been good with money’: If I set up an annuity for my brother, 65, would it jeopardize his Supplemental Security Income?

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

Despite these new opportunities, recent graduates are concerned that AI will jeopardize their career prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 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

Powell said political interference could damage the Fed’s standing and erode the public’s trust and jeopardize the central bank’s mission to ensure price stability and maximum employment.

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

He enjoyed the relationships he had formed with the white establishment and did not want to jeopardize them with political action.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

The administration’s plan also doesn’t prioritize new scientific projects, Bell said, which further jeopardizes long-term job stability and space discovery at centers like JPL.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 19, 2026

“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

“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

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

Spirit Airlines wound down operations after high fuel prices jeopardized its ability to exit bankruptcy, and efforts to gain relief from the U.S. government fell apart.

From The Wall Street Journal May 3, 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

I said, “Now, look, you have jeopardized our supplies. You are not going to have any tobacco or sandwiches tonight. You have almost lost us these privileges. So we’re cutting you off until you improve.”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

This showed AI isn’t only jeopardizing IBM’s software business, it is making it harder to sell its legacy offerings in an IT market where the new technology is reprioritizing corporate spending away from Big Blue.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 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

A girl I’ve just met isn’t worth jeopardizing my future over.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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