in danger

phrase

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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The overtime is sometimes related to one-on-one care for psychiatric patients who might be suicidal or in danger of harming other patients or staff members. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 His message delivery is no more successful than Todd’s, and now the entire conference is in danger of collapsing. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026 Federal officials maintain the immigration officers believed their lives were in danger and opened fire only after Belgal smashed his car into two government vehicles and accelerated toward them. — Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Three 911 calls were received Saturday in Avery County at the height of the storm, one involving a hiker who was in danger of being swept away by a rising creek, according to the Linville-Central Rescue Squad in Newland. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in danger

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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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