harm's way
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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In some cases, changes in whale behaviour -- possibly attributable to climate change -- were putting them in harm's way.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
The effect could be magnified in this case, given that it happened just feet from prominent reporters who were themselves in harm’s way.
From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026
The BBC understands the drone - with a two-metre wingspan - had been tracked by radar approaching the base, time enough to sound the air raid warning and to get people out of harm's way.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 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
Rashid might not like him, but he had made sure Tad had gotten out of harm’s way.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
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