at risk
Idioms-
In danger, as in Their house's location on the San Andreas Fault puts them at risk in the next major earthquake . [c. 1900]
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Legally responsible to pay for loss or damage, as in If he can't keep up with the insurance premiums, he is at risk for any liability claims on the property . [Late 1700s]
Example Sentences
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They use sonar to scan the bottom of the ocean for mines without putting sailors at risk.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday the global economy was at risk of recession if the war continued and high energy prices persisted.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
This study offers a new way to predict which marine species are most at risk in a warming world.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
The latest market rally puts a number of stocks at risk of falling back down upon any disappointments.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
ALBUS: We’re ready to put our lives at risk.
From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling
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