harm's way
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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"Nobody is ready to put their people in harm's way in the Strait of Hormuz," she told Reuters news agency, adding that "we have to find diplomatic ways to keep this open".
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
Traders questioned whether the U.S. would be willing to put expensive naval ships in harm’s way.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
"Instead, his life was tragically cut short. No one who comes here seeking refuge should be left in harm's way."
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel said "you cannot create a scenario that illegally entraps and puts law enforcement in harm's way."
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
“I think if a snake came along, even an anaconda, and you were in harm’s way, that snake wouldn’t stand a chance.”
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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