endanger

Example Sentences

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Shortly afterward, lawmakers amended the country's glacier protection law to relax restrictions on mining in areas of permafrost, despite fears the new law could endanger crucial water supplies.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry needs hip surgery that could endanger his availability at the start of next season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"I did not want to endanger anyone's life", Lavrynovych told the jury at the Old Bailey.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The big worry now is that the carp are migrating closer to the Great Lakes, where they could endanger the walleye, bass and trout that support the region’s $5 billion fishing industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Many faced the same stark decision: Staying would endanger their health and that of others who had escaped the tsunami.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland