harm's way
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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As climate change alters the food chain in the Arctic, more and more gray whales are moving into San Francisco Bay in search of food, putting them in harm’s way.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
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
Seeing a dog, even outside, makes her overwhelmed by fear and struggle to think, and she will put herself in harm's way to avoid being near it.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
My Nelson would be in school in the capital until the very end of June, out of harm’s way.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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