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at risk

In danger, as in Their house's location on the San Andreas Fault puts them at risk in the next major earthquake . [c. 1900]
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]

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The plant is due to close in February, with 179 directly employed jobs at risk alongside those of 250 contractors.

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There seems a lack of individual knowledge and, in many cases, courage from the defensive player to put themselves at risk by challenging a forward, and I am afraid that is paramount to so many goals being conceded at set-plays.

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Kai Cant went into hiding in Spain, saying on Instagram the scam had left him with debts of £500,000 and put his life at risk.

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Historic Assynt said the castle was at risk of being lost for good.

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The leaders said they would promote the development of early warning systems for people at risk of climate-linked disasters, recognising that some of those most impacted were from least developed countries.