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jeopardize

[jep-er-dahyz] / ˈdʒɛp ərˌdaɪz /


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“This has more red flags than a May Day parade,” an industry insider said, speaking on condition of anonymity so as not to jeopardize his professional relationships.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 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

Scientists warn that increased foot traffic could jeopardize it all.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

Powell said political interference could damage the Fed’s standing and erode the public’s trust and jeopardize the central bank’s mission to ensure price stability and maximum employment.

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

The last thing she wanted was to jeopardize her new job.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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

“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

"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 Gonzalez Rogers ultimately sides with Musk, OpenAI's initial public offering could be jeopardized.

From Barron's May 11, 2026

“In doing so, it jeopardized the safety and well-being of its students and violated the community’s trust.”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 20, 2026

Needless to say, the results of all this work are now jeopardized as the enemies of the corn borer are killed off by the sprays.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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

Suzanna’s problems include the apparent near-insolvency of her father upon his death—possibly jeopardizing her studies in psychology—and the untender mercies of her mother, Susan, played with delectable evil-queen imperiousness by Linda Emond.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 7, 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

A girl I’ve just met isn’t worth jeopardizing my future over.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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