harm's way

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

This week, far to the east of Kyiv, the trains that evacuated hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians in February and March 2022 are still taking people out of harm's way.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

"We also encourage other school leaders across the country to review their policies and practices to ensure they're fit for purpose and so other pupils aren't put in harm's way by similar failures."

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

FBI Director Kash Patel said "you cannot create a scenario that illegally entraps and puts law enforcement in harm's way."

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Under best practices for policing, officers are never to shoot into moving vehicles except in exigent circumstances, and are trained to avoid placing themselves in harm’s way.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

But her ruddyfaced companion had bolted out of harm’s way behind the helicopter.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley