Example Sentences

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Spirit Airlines wound down operations after high fuel prices jeopardized its ability to exit bankruptcy, and efforts to gain relief from the U.S. government fell apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The ministers said the deal had already been signed and that to cast doubt on it now jeopardized Peru's reputation.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Anthropic said in the complaint that its current government contracts are being canceled, while the Pentagon’s actions have jeopardized “hundreds of millions of dollars” in current and future contracts with private groups.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

State Farm argued the emergency hike was necessary because catastrophic fire losses jeopardized its financial ratings.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

I said, “Now, look, you have jeopardized our supplies. You are not going to have any tobacco or sandwiches tonight. You have almost lost us these privileges. So we’re cutting you off until you improve.”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela