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bet (on)

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as in to subject

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The Big Ten’s ruling earlier Tuesday announced that a violation of the rules would subject a head coach to suspension for 50% of remaining games plus an undisclosed fine.

— Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026
The team would put the players up in hotel rooms with two beds, subjecting Freeman to the incessant clicking of Heyward texting.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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These markets, which allow traders to wager on anything from sports to elections and pop culture, have exploded over the past two years.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
The issue has also drawn congressional attention as lawmakers have pushed for tighter restrictions on government employees wagering on events related to their official duties.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026

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The proceedings were livestreamed by Salt Lake City TV channel KUTV, despite objections from Robinson's lawyers, who argued such coverage jeopardizes his right to a fair trial.

— Bill Chappell, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
Michael Schnieder of Streets for All, a group that advocates for bike lanes, bus lanes and pedestrian safety measures, said the language would jeopardize street safety improvements, which include a push for bike lanes protected by barriers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of jeopardize

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Mandating malnutrition reporting could increase the need for dietitians in already understaffed hospitals, or create overwhelming caseloads that could endanger patients and heighten the risk of RD burnout.

— Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
The possibility that the shooter endangered thousands of people at the rally is also an important distinction under Utah law.

— Bill Chappell, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026

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