- past tense form of jeopardize.
- past participle of jeopardize.
jeopardized
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“We’ve seen serious criminal charges dropped and entire cases jeopardized because victims and witnesses are too scared to come to the courthouse to testify,” Bonta said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
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
“Their actions have resulted in significant losses to Levon Helm Studios and jeopardized its ability to continue operating.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 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
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
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