in danger
idiom
1
: 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.
2
: 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.
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Cindy Jenkins of Jacksonville, whose daughter Taylor died in Osceola County after a car accident, says an autopsy showed that doctors missed signs that her life was in danger.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Newcastle had been beaten 4-2 away to Brentford in their previous game and a season is in danger of unravelling.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Even after bringing in win-now additions like Andres Gimenez, Jeff Hoffman and Max Scherzer, the team sits below .500 and could be in danger of watching their playoff hopes slip away.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Chaos follows, and soon Betty’s in danger and everything’s at risk.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 May 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Newcastle had been beaten 4-2 away to Brentford in their previous game and a season is in danger of unravelling.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Even after bringing in win-now additions like Andres Gimenez, Jeff Hoffman and Max Scherzer, the team sits below .500 and could be in danger of watching their playoff hopes slip away.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Chaos follows, and soon Betty’s in danger and everything’s at risk.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 May 2025
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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