jeopardize
verb (used with object)
to put in jeopardy; hazard; risk; imperil.
were jeopardizing
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past progressiveof jeopardize.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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Aerial footage of the devastation wrought by the blaze went viral on social media, but was frequently criticized by officials and others who said the drones that captured the images were jeopardizing the fire fight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2025
Workers and unions complained unsafe conditions were jeopardizing the health of low-income workers, many of whom are immigrants.
From Slate ● Nov. 19, 2020
Responding to questions by email, Kerrey said he would resign if he believed his role were jeopardizing the U.S.-Vietnamese education venture.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2016
And I was soon getting collection notices that were jeopardizing my credit.”
From Washington Post ● Sep. 5, 2015
Their objection was simple: the disturbances were jeopardizing the economy.
From Time Magazine Archive
