imperil

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Should Roblox lose these cases, the penalties could add up quickly and imperil the company’s image—potentially leading to a moral panic.

From Barron's

Quick action on any other legislation in the Senate, meanwhile, is imperiled by the ongoing deadlock over funding the government.

From Seattle Times

Federal regulators have approved a plan to demolish four Klamath River dams, a historic act that is intended to save imperiled salmon.

From Los Angeles Times

The critically endangered vaquita has been imperiled by illegal gill net fishing for the fish totoaba, itself an endangered species whose bladder is highly valued in Asia.

From Reuters

So while it might seem logical to move species to habitats like those where they're currently located or to only protect their current habitats, either approach could imperil the species' future survival.

From Science Daily