put at risk
Example Sentences
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The exchange of attacks could complicate continuing U.S.-Iran negotiations to end the conflict between the two countries and might put at risk the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
It describes how high-risk infants in neonatal units are put at risk of serious feeding, swallowing and communication issues.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
In the letter, the Lullaby Trust and Liberal Democrat Tom Morrison urge Wes Streeting to "ensure that no more babies' lives are put at risk due to unregulated and bogus sleep advice".
From BBC • May 12, 2026
“We should be unequivocal that any attacks against infrastructure that could put at risk the ability of nuclear power plants to operate safely are off limits.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
“And I do not know exactly what kind of rules your game had, but I suspect that you owe us this much, if we were all put at risk for your wager.”
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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