jeopardize
(US, transitive) To put in jeopardy, to threaten.
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Compelling perspective — yet liquidity isn’t the sole issue at play—examine maritime supply chains, where identical risk mispricing emerges—slim liquidity can jeopardize logistics in vital sea corridors, particularly…
This is a wonderful idea but there's no way this Congress will pass it. They've more than proven that they are in it for themselves and their bank accounts. Why would they jeopardize all that money flowing to them?
Khamzat Chimaev and team warned not to do anything that will jeopardize UFC 328 title fight
I make my living on eBay. Have for 15 years. This deal would be a DISASTER and seriously jeopardize my business platform. GameStop should be looking to be ACQUIRED - by eBay, Best Buy, or whomever.
My approach would be how much extra work does it take to handle their spiciness? How frequent is the spiciness? Does the spiciness put anyone’s safety at risk, or does it directly jeopardize the business/financials?
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(US, transitive) To put in jeopardy, to threaten.
After having an affair with a junior, her chances of promotion were seriously jeopardized.
“Compelling perspective — yet liquidity isn’t the sole issue at play—examine maritime supply chains, where identical risk mispricing emerges—slim liquidity can jeopardize logistics in vital sea corridors, particularly during downturns akin to the Suez blockage.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“This is a wonderful idea but there's no way this Congress will pass it. They've more than proven that they are in it for themselves and their bank accounts. Why would they jeopardize all that money flowing to them?”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Khamzat Chimaev and team warned not to do anything that will jeopardize UFC 328 title fight”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I make my living on eBay. Have for 15 years. This deal would be a DISASTER and seriously jeopardize my business platform. GameStop should be looking to be ACQUIRED - by eBay, Best Buy, or whomever.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“My approach would be how much extra work does it take to handle their spiciness? How frequent is the spiciness? Does the spiciness put anyone’s safety at risk, or does it directly jeopardize the business/financials?”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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