harm's way
noun
: a dangerous place or situation
was placed in harm's way
got them out of harm's way
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Examples of harm's way in a Sentence
got everyone out of harm's way just minutes before the house was ripped apart by the tornado
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The movie finds Marcus rethinking his life perspective after a near-death experience, Mike worrying that his work puts loved ones in harm's way, and both detectives going on the run from the law after digging up police corruption.
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024
In 1996, after some steps by Taipei that Beijing considered provocative, China launched a series of missiles over Taiwan, prompting the United States to send two aircraft carrier battle groups into harm's way.
—Graham Allison, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2012
The bottom line is too many children are in harm's way, according to McKay.
—Dr. Michelle March, ABC News, 13 June 2024
Do not do anything that will put yourself or others in harm's way.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024
In 1996, after some steps by Taipei that Beijing considered provocative, China launched a series of missiles over Taiwan, prompting the United States to send two aircraft carrier battle groups into harm's way.
—Graham Allison, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2012
The bottom line is too many children are in harm's way, according to McKay.
—Dr. Michelle March, ABC News, 13 June 2024
Do not do anything that will put yourself or others in harm's way.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for harm's way
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“Harm's way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harm%27s%20way. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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