in jeopardy

phrase

: in a situation in which someone or something is exposed to possible injury, loss, or evil : in danger

He is responsible for placing innocent lives in jeopardy.

The wrong decision could place your career in (serious) jeopardy.

Adverse public opinion puts this proposal in serious jeopardy.

Examples of in jeopardy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That meant ten days where Charlie’s life and the lives of those around him were in jeopardy. — Chuck Lorre, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026

Though an exact figure is hard to verify, this means that somewhere between a third and a half of Ukraine’s annual book production has been destroyed, leaving the country’s whole literary future in jeopardy. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

Spring training is in jeopardy because of the looming lockout. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Those eight-figure earners on the ice are spread across 18 of the league’s 32 teams, meaning one of the most interesting streaks in sports is in jeopardy of being broken. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026