How To Use Jeopardize In A Sentence

Government stonewalling and a dysfunctional justice system also jeopardized the case.
The basic objective is to wreak damage, and those who claim otherwise jeopardise their credibility. Times, Sunday Times
`You can't afford to allow your personal feelings to jeopardize the operation, Marlette," Pruitt warned him. THE DEVIL'S DOOR
But when Blair said that Egypt's transition had to be 'managed' – presumably by the West – so as not to jeopardise the 'peace process', he was only saying openly what Washington believed.
But a spokesman denied his absence would jeopardise the smooth running of the general and county council elections.

It seems unlikely that they will jeopardise their superior circumstances by combining in an alliance with Third World workers against capital.
If positive attitudes about religion seem to encourage health, negative attitudes might jeopardize it, he reasons.
`You can't afford to allow your personal feelings to jeopardize the operation, Marlette," Pruitt warned him. THE DEVIL'S DOOR
Llewelyn wanted an alliance with her father, would do nothing to jeopardize it. HERE BE DRAGONS
A few days back, I discussed "getting Zumboed", which is the term gun geeks use for "so outraging the community of one's customers that the backlash jeopardizes one's livelihood. More on getting Zumboed
Llewelyn wanted an alliance with her father, would do nothing to jeopardize it. HERE BE DRAGONS
But there's no doubt that rivalry between departments, turf issues and general distrust between colleagues jeopardise the progress of a company. Times, Sunday Times
The cross-party committee of peers and MPs, chaired by Lord Armstrong and with Sir Menzies Campbell among its members, says that such an extension from the current 14 days limit would first have to be approved by a vote in parliament in each case and would jeopardise any chance of a fair trial. Plans to extend limit of detention without charge criticised
In economic terms, every economy has a right to resort to purely economic measures in a situation where a certain portion or the whole economy is jeopardised through foreign trade.
She couldn't possibly struggle, she knew, or she'd jeopardize her intent there, and her passiveness was mistaken by Alex to be reciprocated passion.
Are they so strong that they can be allowed to jeopardize the entire economy for the snail darter and the furbish lousewort? The Volokh Conspiracy » A 230 mpg Hybrid — and It’s a Chevrolet:
Asked on Wednesday night if the loss to Northern Ireland might jeopardise his position, he said he would not resign.
Just consider Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's recent tirade in which he called the moratorium an "economic calamity" that has jeopardized thousands of jobs. Keith Harrington: Good News for Deepwater-Oil Junkies
If there are delicate negotiations going on, and divulging information may jeopardize these, one might understand.
He said that the deportations could jeopardise international negotiations aimed at finding a long-term solution to the boat people problem.
Experts said that its permanent closure could push up petrol prices and jeopardise the security of Britain's fuel supply by forcing the country to rely on imports. Times, Sunday Times
Now Citizens Advice is warning that the problems are so severe they jeopardise the modernisation of the legal aid system introduced by the Government four years ago to improve the service.
You are warned time and again you could jeopardise the case. The Sun
Crisis jeopardizes national politics and economy in the matter of its outburst, graveness, influence and aftereffect.
However, it appears that some people think they can flout the law and jeopardise public safety.
I will see you dead before I will let you jeopardize the mission we will be upon. SHADOW OF A DARK QUEEN: BOOK ONE OF THE SERPENTWAR SAGA
In spite of the fact that the girls and women who commit neonaticide reflect the full range of socio-economic backgrounds, when one considers their personal financial resources, as distinct from those of their families, they are invariably quite vulnerable. n10 This factor is quite important because these women are so convinced that having a baby will jeopardize their current living situations. Neonaticide : When Mothers Kill Their Newborns
Anyone who violates the rule is liable to lawsuits or may even jeopardize his or her position.
Farmers whose sheep graze the surrounding hills fear their own livelihoods may be jeopardised by the scandal. Times, Sunday Times
So, the state only funds very unambitious work - very reasonably they feel that to fund stuff that their constituency thinks is a pipedream would jeopardize re-election.
A government had better go to the extreme of toleration than to do aught that could be construed into an interference with, or to jeopardise in any degree, the common rights of its citizens.
The appearance of convulsions which have been preceded by one or more of the symptoms noted under the head of "toxemia," indicates that the patient has become so profoundly intoxicated and poisoned by the accumulating toxins, that the lives of both mother and child are jeopardized by threatened eclampsia. The Mother and Her Child
Hence, if an action "appreciably" contributes to the GHG emissions believed to cause global warming, "that action could then be found to jeopardize a listed species. Planet Gore
The loss of 30 tons of salt isn't likely to jeopardize road safety on the North Shore, Dean said.
Compromising these standards could jeopardize the health of restaurant customers and staff.
According to Newsday some civic leaders: "worry that placing it on 11 acres in a wooded area near the campus 'main entrance will jeopardize a" greenbelt "of trees along Nicolls Road and commercialize the roadway. The Stony Brook University Hotel is: Jobs, Baby, Jobs
Hamid Karzai, the President of Afghanistan, called the great "accommodator" by Western observers, is tolerated as long as he does not jeopardize the interests of members of this alliance. Canada Free Press
You have jeopardised my life and caused great anguish to me and my family. Times, Sunday Times
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
The revision is not expected to jeopardize the budget deficit targets for 2010 by any significant amount, nor the goals set for 2011," the person added. Greek 2009 Budget Deficit Likely to Be Revised Up
Mr. Landner was deselected because his statements embarrassed the Tory leader, went against the Tory platform, and jeopardized crucial support from gay voters one week before the national election. The Volokh Conspiracy » Street Preacher Arrested in England for Public Statements That Homosexuality is a Sin
Not only did Max lose his third place, he even jeopardized his participation in the second race.
The compromised microcirculation further jeopardizes the survival of pneumocytes and culminates in emphysema.
`I doubt whether there's a man here tonight who wouldn't willingly jeopardize his marriage just to spend one night with her. ALASTAIR MCLEAN'S 'NIGHT WATCH'
Some will be risk averse, others close to retirement and unwilling to jeopardise their futures.
Failure to take due regard of this obligation places your patients at risk and may jeopardise your right to practise.
I am further advised that untaken leave does not jeopardise public safety.
Would such legislation jeopardize chances for a treaty?
A deteriorating security situation will jeopardise its prosperity—and undermine democracy throughout the region.
I shall not undertake to draw the line of demarcation between private associations of laudable views and unimposing numbers, and those whose magnitude may rivalize and jeopardize the march of regular government. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 4
But enough influential parishioners were angry to fluster the Parish Council and jeopardize the existence of the groups.
The United States doesn't want to jeopardize its aluminum interests controlled by the Surinamese government.
His foolish behaviour may jeopardize his whole future.
A host of stabilities which provide a background of regularity within which life can be rationally and prudently led are jeopardized ... Archive 2009-02-01
Farmers whose sheep graze the surrounding hills fear their own livelihoods may be jeopardised by the scandal. Times, Sunday Times
The spiralling costs of the upgrade of the Memorial Baths would appear to jeopardise other worthwhile community projects and bequeath a burden of debt on the city and its ratepayers for many years to come.
But a reluctance to jeopardize the idea of trusteeship has, I think, some effect on how the tribes view the Cobell litigation. Archive 2003-01-26
If the outcome of a sporting event is jeopardized or tainted by the cloud of suspicion, sport immediately loses all its appeal.
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
They said that the changes would jeopardise the education of pupils from poor backgrounds. Times, Sunday Times
`I doubt whether there's a man here tonight who wouldn't willingly jeopardize his marriage just to spend one night with her. ALASTAIR MCLEAN'S 'NIGHT WATCH'
It seems unlikely that they will jeopardise their superior circumstances by combining in an alliance with Third World workers against capital.
It seems unlikely that they will jeopardise their superior circumstances by combining in an alliance with Third World workers against capital.
Senior lawyers cite a flagrant breach of the presumption of innocence which may jeopardise a future trial.
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. Channel NewsAsia Front Page News
I will see you dead before I will let you jeopardize the mission we will be upon. SHADOW OF A DARK QUEEN: BOOK ONE OF THE SERPENTWAR SAGA
The authors' concern that the vulnerability of the poor may jeopardize the well-being of more advantaged members of the same population, is significant.
It also may jeopardize my relationship with said cosigner. Zac Bissonnette: The Student Loan Disclosure Document that Every Borrower Should Read
Unavailability of credit insurance could jeopardise a retailer's ability to stock its stores. Times, Sunday Times
Kotoko-Faisal Feud Jeopardizes Illiasu's move Arsenal could be deterred from signing Ghana defender Shila Illiasu by a dispute over the player's registration.
Powerful unforeseen forces jeopardize the peaceful stability of mathic life and the established ennui of the Extramuros — a threat that only an unsteady alliance of saecular and avout can oppose — as, one by one, Erasmas and his colleagues, teachers, and friends are summoned forth from the safety of the concent in hopes of warding off global disaster. 2008 July | Fanatical Pupil
In fact, beanies can seriously jeopardise your ability to look hip and gorgeous. Times, Sunday Times
I'm not saying it's totally wrong to desire a male or female child because even common sense tells us variety is the spice of life but the well being of a family should not be jeopardised because a malechild is being clamoured for. Archive 2009-03-01
But there's no doubt that rivalry between departments, turf issues and general distrust between colleagues jeopardise the progress of a company. Times, Sunday Times
Conservatives' failure to back this project initially jeopardised the commitment of the business community.
Would such legislation jeopardize chances for a treaty?
It also plunders natural resources, imperils posterity, and jeopardizes self determination.
Tonight will be spent having a couple of quiet ones at Le Pub - I've only just got over jetlag so wouldn't want to jeopardise my recovery by turning up to work with a stinking hangover tomorrow.
By doing so, the Palestinians have jeopardized prospects for negotiations aimed at creating their state in order to propound a principle of a settlement freeze that would be irrelevant should talks succeed. Steven L. Spiegel: The Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process: How to Turn the Current Mess Into a Success
It would be wrong to jeopardise public safety in the name of financial prudence. Times, Sunday Times
If that were not embarrassing enough, senior technical officials issued an ultimatum that may still jeopardise the entire athletics programme. Times, Sunday Times
The importation of wild virus from another yet uncertified region does not jeopardize the certified status, if its transmission is contained soon.
The basic objective is to wreak damage, and those who claim otherwise jeopardise their credibility. Times, Sunday Times
Such damage could jeopardize the transmission of the priceless science data to the Earth.
No one wants to put their finest athletes at risk and this would jeopardize lives.
They are worried that a bid by him would jeopardise the second phase of the rail link. Times, Sunday Times
His foolish behaviour may jeopardize his whole future.
You are warned time and again you could jeopardise the case. The Sun
However much she may enjoy their gaudy nights, she is less enamoured of him by day: one of Cattrall's best moments is her look of disgusted horror when the defeated Antony, burying himself in her lap, jeopardises her possible alliance with Caesar by ordering his messenger to be whipped. Antony and Cleopatra - review
If it goes on long enough, their health is jeopardized from the stress. Kristine Kathryn Rusch » Freelancer’s Survival Guide: Groups Continued (Networking Part Four)
These cherished principles of science are jeopardised by the philistinism of the contemporary political elite, a trend towards which many scientific and medial authorities are, unfortunately, acquiescent.
This legislation would also jeopardise millions of euros of investment in scientific infrastructure, including cancer registries, cohort studies and biobanks. Times, Sunday Times
The alimony award granted to his wife jeopardized Hall's ownership of his property, threatening his status as an independent producer.
* In the event that i am borrowing loans that require a cosigner such as a parent, I recognize that my inability to make payments for any reason may jeopardize the financial well-being of the cosigner. Zac Bissonnette: The Student Loan Disclosure Document that Every Borrower Should Read
The dispute could jeopardize the negotiations.
They fear that live coverage of such an outrage could jeopardise operations by antiterrorist police. Times, Sunday Times
The lady in question is a Carlow Town native who wishes to remain anonymous lest her imminent reapplication for the medical card be jeopardised.
Mercury thereby gets into the food chain and jeopardizes the health of northern inhabitants.
Mr Fitzpatrick said if private practice was jeopardised, the knock-on effect on public hospitals would be huge.
Sure, there's a psychological element to the market, but no cable network's catastrophe-porn chyron is going to be influential enough to jeopardize any media mogul's fortune. Marty Kaplan: Who's Afraid of a Countdown Clock?
Small eggs may jeopardize survival for precocial grouse chicks that rely extensively on nutrient stores after hatching.
The security of the whole operation has been jeopardized by one careless person.
`You can't afford to allow your personal feelings to jeopardize the operation, Marlette," Pruitt warned him. THE DEVIL'S DOOR
This scandal could seriously jeopardize his chances of being re-elected.
For most of today's great powers, the use of force would jeopardise their economic objectives.
Failure to provide this information to your insurer could jeopardize claims for damage or theft.
She knew that by failing her exams she could jeopardize her whole future.
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
Unfortunately, many electricians believe that de-energizing circuits is not necessary, too difficult to coordinate, or will jeopardize the mission.
Mielke started the brouhaha with complaints that Mager "jeopardized" the county by violating … Spokesman.com: Latest stories
The rapidly growing yearling is further jeopardized when twice daily feedings are already marginal or deficient in protein quality.
We're not going to jeopardise our own ability to continue to operate by imperilling biodiversity. Times, Sunday Times
Cameroun provides another example of a country whose stability was seriously jeopardized by a major crisis over the succession to the presidency.
Some will be risk averse, others close to retirement and unwilling to jeopardise their futures.
Mercury thereby gets into the food chain and jeopardizes the health of northern inhabitants.
Outstanding Spartak have proved themselves the masters of away goals and just one tonight will seriously jeopardise Liverpool's hopes.
The security of the whole operation has been jeopardized by one careless person.
The use of pacifiers, sugar water and formula bottle feeds, etc. may lead to nipple confusion and jeopardise the establishment of successful breast feeding.
You are warned time and again you could jeopardise the case. The Sun
This denunciatory zeal has not jeopardized historical vision - if anything, it has inspired some of the finest work of a generation.
The early missteps in the legal review of the program "jeopardized" the Justice Department's relations with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, the secret court that approves intelligence wiretaps, because the program operated outside the bounds of the court, the report said. NYT > Global Home
Experts said that its permanent closure could push up petrol prices and jeopardise the security of Britain's fuel supply by forcing the country to rely on imports. Times, Sunday Times
Given students' economic marginality and the fact that many of them have family obligations, their ability to maintain matriculation is oftentimes jeopardized.
`I doubt whether there's a man here tonight who wouldn't willingly jeopardize his marriage just to spend one night with her. ALASTAIR MCLEAN'S 'NIGHT WATCH'
Getting more than five questions wrong jeopardizes acceptance into the chorus.
France will not give up its nuclear weapons, because doing so would "jeopardise" its security, Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Views'
Light clouds or smoke over the target had obliterated Fisher's view for the second time and, true to his orders, he would not jeopardize the civilian population.
We are concerned genetically engineered salmon could jeopardize the health of wild-salmon stocks," he said in a statement last weekend, citing the risk that the AquAdvantage salmon could spread disease or cross-breed with wild salmon. Industry Fights Altered Salmon
The 1973 oil crisis and political changes within member states threatened to jeopardize agreement on regional policy.
They said that the changes would jeopardise the education of pupils from poor backgrounds. Times, Sunday Times
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
Mr Burnham is furious that an unsigned leaflet was posted to residents in the Pennington area last Thursday night - which he believes could jeopardise the proposed £75 million project.
I would argue that its economic future would be jeopardized by elimination of the currency board and that a better course would involve full dollarization.
Last March, the Center for Biological Diversity sued the government, charging that indiscriminately killing tamarisks jeopardizes the flycatcher Uncategorized Blog Posts
The government housing and subsidy policy and infrastructural programmes are going to be servely jeopardised. ANC Daily News Briefing
The Government says it must suspend the right to a trial, because trials would jeopardise the secret telephone intercepts of the security services.
They are worried that a bid by him would jeopardise the second phase of the rail link. Times, Sunday Times
We jeopardise that at great peril. Times, Sunday Times
But there's no doubt that rivalry between departments, turf issues and general distrust between colleagues jeopardise the progress of a company. Times, Sunday Times
You are warned time and again you could jeopardise the case. The Sun
But their eagerly anticipated innocent pleasure has been jeopardised by the antics of a few selfish individuals on bikes.
That AARNet recognise the value of the larger number of low-level users so that access and reliability are not jeopardised by mega-volume users such as in the areas of supercomputing, video-conferencing and realtime multimedia online education. The Hobbit Habit
If we assume 10% of those same-sex couples were Anglican, that means that the Anglican Church of Canada is about to alienate itself from the world wide Anglican Communion, jeopardise ecumenical relations with all other conservative denominations, drive out the orthodox from its midst, and continue its Gadarene plunge into oblivion for the sake of 0.00083% of the population. How many gay people actually want to get married in an Anglican church? « Anglican Samizdat
Garrett also claims the Hook articles prevented him from renting an apartment in Los Angeles, "jeopardized" his standing with The Hook News Blog
If your position on issues is not sound, your pursuance of that issue may jeopardise your legitimacy. - John Patrick Sekoe, Buffalo Flats, EL
I will see you dead before I will let you jeopardize the mission we will be upon. SHADOW OF A DARK QUEEN: BOOK ONE OF THE SERPENTWAR SAGA
Beyond stating it's confident that no customer data was jeopardised by the hack, the company is staying schtum about the embarrassing security breach.
Any majority foreign ownership could jeopardise those rights. Times, Sunday Times
And if that is the case, I'd rather step down than jeopardize this operation. CODE BREAKER
If positive attitudes about religion seem to encourage health, negative attitudes might jeopardize it, he reasons.
Taking part in protests could jeopardise any existing opportunities of securing a decent employment position for those coming up to graduation.
The theory postulates that every 26 to 30 million years, life on Earth is severely jeopardized by the arrival of a small companion star to the sun.
Obviously you want openness about danger, but not anything that would jeopardize security.
It claimed the scheme could jeopardise access to track works on the local branch railway line. Times, Sunday Times
Three women refused to testify, fearing it would jeopardize their careers.
Llewelyn wanted an alliance with her father, would do nothing to jeopardize it. HERE BE DRAGONS
Contractors who are unaware of the more restrictive provisions in the professional liability policy may unknowingly execute waivers that jeopardize their professional liability insurance coverage.
Cameroun provides another example of a country whose stability was seriously jeopardized by a major crisis over the succession to the presidency.
Inform the customer and the manufacturing plant of any issues that jeopardize production and delivery, immediately.
At no point was the public's safety or the handling of emergency calls jeopardized, said Police Chief Robert Milano. News from www.rep-am.com
Dr. Jim Bush, a former colleague of Hageseth's who commonly referred patients to him while working at Poudre Valley Hospital for 25 years, said licensed doctors commonly prescribe drugs across state lines, and Hageseth's conviction jeopardizes "telehealth" practices. Coloradoan.com - Local News
The Marine commander, offering what he called his unbiased opinion in the best interests of the service, explained in considerable detail why he thought the assignment of Negroes would jeopardize the fire-fighting ability of the ammunition depot. Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965
Coelho, who turned down an interview request, saying it might jeopardise his chance of election, has always rejected such assessments and is pushing hard for recognition.
Most of the Conservative cabinet objected that tariffs would raise food prices, hinder exports, and jeopardize the invisible earnings of the City of London.
Yoo's absurd arguments eventually "jeopardized" the Justice Department's relations with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. Political Animal
It has been suggested that migrants who took part in antiwar demonstrations could jeopardise their chances of qualifying for citizenship. Times, Sunday Times
This could be jeopardised, in whole or in part, by injudicious withdrawals.
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. Letter: Israel and the real failing of resolution 242
You have jeopardised my life and caused great anguish to me and my family. Times, Sunday Times
You have jeopardised my life and caused great anguish to me and my family. Times, Sunday Times
However, with many of New York's top investment banks shuttering down, sold or shifting to archaic commercial ventures, the Big Apple's title asthe global financial haven could be jeopardized. NY's Leadership Role As World Financial Capital "Permanently Damaged"
Prevalence of individualism will jeopardize collective interests.
They have to ensure contracts for services are completed in time because failure could jeopardise the award.
As an woman whose very life is jeopardized by the laws of the land, she responds to a different set of constraints, more material than metaphysical.
The security of the whole operation has been jeopardized by one careless person.
A local income tax would give councils the power to jeopardise Britain's belated conversion to a belief in low direct taxation.
He wouldn't go any further, saying that it would jeopardize the case and it could gag him.
But there's no doubt that rivalry between departments, turf issues and general distrust between colleagues jeopardise the progress of a company. Times, Sunday Times
Federal arts support of $878,300 would be "jeopardized" if the state arts council is eliminated, NEA officials have said; no other state agency meets its partnership requirements. Ajc.com - News
The security of the whole operation has been jeopardized by one careless person.
They are worried that a bid by him would jeopardise the second phase of the rail link. Times, Sunday Times
This move is bound to jeopardise the flow of the Brahmaputra, the lifeline of the Assam valley, causing devastating floods during the rainy season.
To jeopardize yourself and those you love just to prove your point is plain stupidity.
Without a male provider they may be malnourished during pregnancy and so jeopardise the health of their unborn.
It also plunders natural resources, imperils posterity, and jeopardizes self determination.
If I went out and accepted a job at a lot less money, I'd jeopardize a good career.
Indeed, he associates the preservation of Irish and Irish language purism with destructive and self-destructive behaviors that jeopardize Irish survival on all levels.
If anything should jeopardise that freedom - an insurrection for instance - the Church, without hesitation, will condemn it.

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