harm's way
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
"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
The riders and their teams knew they needed to get their prized horses, which can carry price tags of up to several million dollars each, out of harm’s way.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
Scientists and experts were quick to condemn the action, saying it contradicts established science and will put more people in harm’s way.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 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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