imperil
verb (used with object)
to put in peril or danger; endanger.
was imperilling
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past progressiveof imperil.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Through the rock'n'roll era and into the mid-60s, it seemed each week a new dance craze was imperilling the nation's youth, a phenomenon charted in a Stax soul classic.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 28, 2011
On the contrary, he knew that he was shutting himself out from political preferment by such a course, and at the same time was imperilling his professional success.
From Two Years Before the Mast by Richard Henry Dana
He was trying in the faithfulness of loyal friendship to save him from the sin which was imperilling his very life.
From Personal Friendships of Jesus by J. R. (James Russell) Miller
Besides, the submarine menace was imperilling the British food supplies and connections with America.
From Mrs. Warren's Daughter A Story of the Woman's Movement by Sir Harry Hamilton Johnston
The tender note of sympathy in her voice was imperilling his self-control.
From Chicken Little Jane on the Big John by Lily Munsell Ritchie
