at risk

Example Sentences

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A "widespread and significant" heat wave is predicted to bring oppressive temperatures to drought-hit western US states over the weekend, with all-time records at risk of falling, the National Weather Service said Friday.

From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026

The transits include a number of ships that would previously have been at risk of being stopped:

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

"If Mr Hearn can be charged with a felony for touching the Reflecting Pool, every American is at risk", said Norm Eisen, one of Hearn's attorneys, speaking outside the courthouse on Thursday.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

Thousands of formerly homeless people whose housing subsidies will expire in December are no longer at risk of eviction, local housing officials announced Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

“Look—‘Male feeds female and young, and leads enemies away from den at risk of his life.’”

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen