Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Jeopardy.
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- verb To put in
jeopardy , tothreaten .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb pose a threat to; present a danger to
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Examples
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The big prize was the hard-earned consensus on all the other provisions of the resolution, and they weren't going to allow a three-letter word jeopardise all that.
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WASHINGTON: France will not give up its nuclear weapons, because doing so would "jeopardise" its security, President Nicolas Sarkozy said Monday as global leaders gathered for a summit on nuclear security.
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The paper cites the example of manufacturing of car steerings and seat belts and says that both are placed under the "same field" but investment in one may not "jeopardise" the other.
The Economic Times 2010
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David Cameron, the prime minister, and his deputy Nick Clegg urging them not to "jeopardise"
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2010
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WASHINGTON - France will not give up nuclear weapons because doing so would "jeopardise" its security, President Nicolas Sarkozy said this morning as global leaders gathered for a summit on nuclear security.
TODAYonline 2010
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WASHINGTON - France will not give up nuclear weapons because doing so would "jeopardise" its security, President Nicolas Sarkozy said this morning as global leaders gathered for a summit on nuclear security.
The Corner on National Review Online Jonah Goldberg 2010
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Washington - France will not give up its nuclear weapons, because doing so would "jeopardise" its security, President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Monday as global leaders gathered for a summit on nuclear security.
News24 Top Stories 2010
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WASHINGTON: France will not give up its nuclear weapons, because doing so would "jeopardise" its security, President Nicolas Sarkozy said Monday as global leaders gathered for a summit on nuclear security.
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France will not give up its nuclear weapons, because doing so would "jeopardise" its security,
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WASHINGTON - France will not give up nuclear weapons because doing so would "jeopardise" its security, President Nicolas Sarkozy said this morning as global leaders gathered for a summit on nuclear security.
TODAYonline 2010
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