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In a March 26 call that took place between the two leaders, Xi told Trump that his Cabinet member was jeopardizing the "phase one" trade deal that the principals had agreed to, according to Semafor.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2023

Officials from France, Germany, the U.K. and the European Union condemned the suspensions, with some saying the platform was jeopardizing press freedom.

From Reuters • Dec. 16, 2022

“It was jeopardizing our copyright and our trademark,” Mr. Larson said.

From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2022

The mayor and schools CEO emphasized concern for the health and well-being of students and said the strike was jeopardizing playoff prospects for several of the city’s top-ranked high school sports teams.

From Washington Post • Oct. 23, 2019

“I complained that it was jeopardizing the whole matter of the information I was getting from Fuchs,” he said.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin