jeopardize
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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
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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
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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
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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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