at risk
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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 die in heatwaves. Not because they were out running around or taking risks, but because they're elderly and don't realise how at risk they are," he says.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026
Thousands of formerly homeless people whose housing subsidies will expire in December are no longer at risk of eviction, local housing officials announced Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026
"If Mr. Hearn can be charged with a felony for touching the Reflecting Pool, every American is at risk," one of Hearn's attorneys, Norm Eisen, told reporters outside the court.
From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026
The high-profile conversion project at the former Pfizer headquarters in Midtown Manhattan was at risk of partial collapse, he learned.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026
“As I said, we normally focus more on the working conditions of lower-class women in factory settings, where their daily duties put them at risk of considerable harm,” Tess continues.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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