at risk
Idioms-
In danger, as in Their house's location on the San Andreas Fault puts them at risk in the next major earthquake . [c. 1900]
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Legally responsible to pay for loss or damage, as in If he can't keep up with the insurance premiums, he is at risk for any liability claims on the property . [Late 1700s]
Example Sentences
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People are at risk of developing measles from seven to 21 days after their exposure; the last day to monitor for symptoms is Aug. 6.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
ServiceNow’s management has maintained that the company isn’t at risk of AI displacement because it gives enterprise customers a mission-critical platform for managing different business procedures.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Bridgestock said the next step is identifying which mining regions are most at risk, so mitigation efforts can be targeted where they matter most.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
The Surfside Beach fraud seemed to follow a standard playbook, said Dave Burg, global head of cyber and data resilience at risk and financial advisory firm Kroll.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
"You would be as much at risk as I would."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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