jeopardize

No one likes to criticize people who have power over them, especially if they think it could jeopardize their next promotion or bonus.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

Higher rates can trigger default waves that might jeopardize more lenders.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026

The union also made their initial bargaining proposal last week, the start of a long process that could jeopardize the 2027 season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026

Powell warned that political interference could damage the Fed’s standing, erode public trust, and jeopardize its mission.

From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026

If I testified on behalf of the ANC, I would jeopardize my chances of bringing about reconciliation among the different groups.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Apple and Google executives told Canadian lawmakers the bill jeopardizes privacy and digital security, potentially compelling product changes for surveillance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

It also jeopardizes the $1.8 billion in federal funding California has received to expand high-speed internet throughout the state.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 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

"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

The ministers said the deal had already been signed and that to cast doubt on it now jeopardized Peru's reputation.

From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026

“His actions alone have jeopardized the commutes of over 100,000 New Yorkers and the jobs of thousands of union workers, but New York will not back down,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026

They might’ve jeopardized their own lives to save someone who had no chance in the first place.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner

Iran threatened to reimpose a blockade on Wednesday, jeopardizing 20% of global oil and LNG shipments and economic recovery.

From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026

The committee’s authority is limited to very uncommon circumstances in which there are no “reasonable and prudent alternatives” that would avoid jeopardizing a listed species or impair a species’ critical habitat.

From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2026

For families who have run the numbers and determined they can help without jeopardizing their own security, here are approaches I’ve seen work:

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 27, 2026

That can make it more difficult for customers to help the grid without jeopardizing their own operations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026

“I complained that it was jeopardizing the whole matter of the information I was getting from Fuchs,” he said.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin