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jeopardize

[jep-er-dahyz] / ˈdʒɛp ərˌdaɪz /


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Stephen Ubl, president of the drug industry trade group Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, said: “Tariffs on cutting-edge medicines will increase costs and could jeopardize billions in U.S. investments announced in the last year.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

It is hard to believe that the majority truly wants to jeopardize all the laws that Jackson highlights.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

The coalition also argues that the new data collection demands jeopardize student privacy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

That could jeopardize a trading relationship worth some $300 billion a year, just slightly less than Japan transacts with the U.S.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

He doesn’t want to jeopardize Vincent’s health and happiness.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman