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jeopardize

[jep-er-dahyz] / ˈdʒɛp ərˌdaɪz /


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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

Moody’s warns quantum computers could jeopardize global digital finance, with a breach potentially causing $2 trillion to $3 trillion in losses.

From Barron's May 22, 2026

Molly scowled, but before she could say anything that would jeopardize the entire visit, Clara cut in.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

As the nonprofit’s executive director, Aimee Huber, has pointed out, the subpoena is a threat to its First Amendment freedoms and jeopardizes its “ability to carry out its religious mission.”

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 1, 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

The red line for most legislators in such negotiations is having to take a position that jeopardizes their own reelection chances.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 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

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

If Gonzalez Rogers ultimately sides with Musk, OpenAI's initial public offering could be jeopardized.

From Barron's May 11, 2026

They might’ve jeopardized their own lives to save someone who had no chance in the first place.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner

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

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Asian equities rose and oil prices were relatively stable early Friday, as the U.S. raced to keep Israel’s war in Lebanon from jeopardizing the fragile cease-fire and derailing talks with Iran this weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 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

Unselfishly jeopardizing her professional reputation as a teacher, Aunt Anne always allowed each of us to play in the annual recitals at her music school.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey




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