harm's way
Americannoun
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His family said that while he could be "slightly naive", he made friends easily and would "put himself in harm's way without a second's thought".
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
Dozens more species that have rarely been studied outside Papua New Guinea were also feared to be in harm's way.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
As Tehran retains missile and drone stockpiles, Washington is trying to move more servicemembers and diplomatic staff out of harm’s way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
It’s worth talking to your manager, though, about tasks that don’t put you in harm’s way.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
Nhamo climbed down the ladder, hooked it out of harm’s way, and, greeted by only one or two outraged oo-AA-hoos, trailed after the creatures.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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