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at risk

ADJECTIVE
in danger
Synonyms
WEAK
at hazard endangered exposed imperiled in jeopardy in peril jeopardized susceptible threatened vulnerable

Example Sentences

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Dr Neil Buttery, a chef and food historian, says these "hyper-regional" dishes are among those most at risk of disappearing.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Nvidia declined 0.3%, with its 12-day winning streak at risk.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The disruption to the steel industry alone threatens more than 5.5 million jobs, along with another 1.2 million jobs at risk in petrochemical and pharmaceuticals, he assessed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

They said that Meta’s design and delivery of third party content is in and of itself problematic, causing social media addiction and putting children at risk for exploitation.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

"You are not at risk of execution anytime soon."

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson