endanger
verb (used with object)
to expose to danger; imperil.
were endangering
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past progressiveof endanger.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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The FBI and Homeland Security chiefs said the mayor's comments were endangering federal agents.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2025
John Aquilino, commander of the Indo-Pacific Command, said the activities were endangering air crews and risking a conflict with China over a mishap that might spiral out of control.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 18, 2023
This followed a complaint from Prague that its operations were endangering water sources of residents across the border.
From Reuters ● Feb. 8, 2022
“My concern is about the homeless people on the bus,” he said, adding that they were endangering themselves and others.
From New York Times ● Apr. 15, 2020
"Didn't you know you were endangering the school?"
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
