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jeopardy

[jep-er-dee] / ˈdʒɛp ər di /


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But even they could be in some jeopardy if the underlying inflation statistics are undermined.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's is in jeopardy after her partner Victoria Mboko suffered a knee injury in her singles match against Karolina Pliskova.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

On the field, the decision to expand the tournament to 48 teams -- up from 32 in 2022 -- is likely to strip the group stage of any sense of jeopardy.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

At times, his participation in this summer’s World Cup was in jeopardy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

If he pleaded guilty, or admitted something he and others had convinced him he hadn’t done, or couldn’t be proved, he’d again put his mission in jeopardy, he’d risk letting down his family.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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