at risk
Idioms-
In danger, as in Their house's location on the San Andreas Fault puts them at risk in the next major earthquake . [c. 1900]
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Legally responsible to pay for loss or damage, as in If he can't keep up with the insurance premiums, he is at risk for any liability claims on the property . [Late 1700s]
Example Sentences
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With multiple firms offering ETFs with leveraged strategies targeting the same single stocks, the competition for assets can leave some funds struggling to gain traction, putting them at risk of shutting down.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Several years ago, DZD researchers separated people at risk of type 2 diabetes into six clearly defined clusters.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Twenty-eight jobs are at risk at the Jodrell Bank site in Cheshire, but its closure would also affect the work of nearly 3,000 scientists who use it in their research.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Geography may offer an alternative route, but regional alliances can put that route at risk, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
It’s not worth putting the others at risk.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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