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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UniCredit on Monday argued that the strategy masks deep structural weaknesses with risky non-core bets, leaving the German lender inefficient and vulnerable to competitors, and at risk of future restructuring.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
This study offers a new way to predict which marine species are most at risk in a warming world.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
McInnes, who leads sunrise hikes for people raising money for charity, said those hikes would "definitely be impacted" and the ban put "the majority of them at risk".
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
The latest market rally puts a number of stocks at risk of falling back down upon any disappointments.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
It’s not worth putting the others at risk.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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