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Jeopardy

usgb/ˈdʒepərdi/Volume
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Emotional Weight

Jeopardy often implies a serious, stressful situation where stakes are high.

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With the sudden illness, his project is in jeopardy.
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Not Always Physical

Jeopardy can refer to non-physical risks, like reputation or success.

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Cheating on the test put her scholarship in jeopardy.
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Use with 'In'

'In jeopardy' is a common phrase indicating something is at risk or threatened.

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The endangered species is in jeopardy due to habitat loss.
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