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jeopardize

[jep-er-dahyz] / ˈdʒɛp ərˌdaɪz /


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Angel City sporting director Mark Parsons is taking his time searching for a new coach in a strategy that could jeopardize the team’s playoff chances.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

In that case, Kelley worried, even his “Take Me Instead” letter — in which he asked his senator to arrange for him to trade places with Jackson — might jeopardize his son’s naval career.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026

Failure to allow religious exemptions “could jeopardize eligibility for state educational scholarship programs.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

‘He’s never been good with money’: If I set up an annuity for my brother, 65, would it jeopardize his Supplemental Security Income?

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026

Their looks might even jeopardize their ability to receive a proper reception at the fine Virginia households they planned to call on across the river.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

“It threatens the livelihoods of the people who live and work here, undermines the region’s fragile ecosystems, and jeopardizes the long-term health of our state’s water infrastructure.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2025

“This is an issue that jeopardizes the reliability, resilience and public safety of our communications infrastructure.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 29, 2025

“These are our anchors. This is our cultural heritage. Eliminating this funding jeopardizes the ability of communities to preserve their history,” Stein said.

From Slate ● Apr. 10, 2025

Any lapse or reduction in federal funding for HIV programming jeopardizes our progress in addressing HIV, and transfers the burden of HIV prevention, care and treatment to overwhelmed state governments.

From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2025

We ought never excuse violence or tolerate behavior that jeopardizes the safety and security of others.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

The government injected billions into banks, insurance giant AIG and the automobile industry to prevent the collapse of individual companies that would have jeopardized the economy and the financial system writ large if they failed.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

Crowley, her attorneys say, revealed to the public that “budget cuts had weakened the department’s readiness and jeopardized public and firefighter safety.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

"Do not approach the Strait of Hormuz; otherwise, your security will be jeopardized," Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said.

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026

If Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ultimately rules in favor of Musk, OpenAI's IPO could be jeopardized.

From Barron's ● May 4, 2026

But he was worried, because what he had just seen jeopardized the scheme he had in mind.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

“That meant the plan had to support a front-loaded retirement lifestyle without jeopardizing the younger spouse’s long-term security,” said Huey.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

Local politicians are scrambling to calm the backlash from residents—without jeopardizing the revenue that is the lifeblood of the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

“It’s all definitely surreal,” the kicker said on condition of anonymity to avoid jeopardizing his contract.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

Armin asked The Times not to fully identify for fear of jeopardizing his immigration case.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

His older sister’s wedding isn’t until Friday, so at least I’m not jeopardizing his attendance there.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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