in danger

idiom

: in a situation in which loss of life or serious harm is possible

We're still in (grave/great/serious) danger.

Their lives are in danger.

: in a situation in which something bad or harmful is possible

—usually + of

She's in danger of failing.

We're all in danger of losing our jobs.

Examples of in danger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With Ogwumike, the No. 1 selection in the 2012 draft, joining the Seattle Storm in free agency, the Sparks are in need of a franchise cornerstone to galvanize the organization that is in danger of getting left behind in the evolving league. —

Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024 Through a variety of programs, the foundation works closely with teachers and counselors to identify kids in danger of falling behind academically or frequently missing school. —

Joanne Fowler, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024 Amber Alerts are issued if a missing child is 17 years old or younger and in danger of serious bodily harm and death. —

Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024 Suppliers developed new components for electric vehicles to replace products in danger of becoming obsolete. —

Jack Ewing, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024 Their job is to rapidly deploy to areas along the front that are in danger of collapse. —

Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024 Davis went to third on a ground out and was in danger of being stranded when Brent Rooker struck out. —

Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024 Read Next National Rare, lungless ‘mascot of the mountains’ is in danger, scientists say. —

Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 27 Mar. 2024 Yet, the state’s pipeline of future engineers, teachers, technologists, and business leaders is in danger of running dry. —

Ulrich Boser, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024

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