safety in numbers

phrase

used to say that people are safer when they are together in a group

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In hues from muddy browns to iridescent purples, grackles seek safety in numbers, for the most part, but perhaps warmth and socializing as well. Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026 The other 31 bring value to the relationship as well, through safety in numbers. Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2026 What an interesting wrinkle that would be in a post-apocalyptic England whose human survivors have succumbed to cultishness in a desperate bid for self-preservation — not only because there’s safety in numbers, but also because there’s purpose in theology. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2026 Sometimes there is safety in numbers, but not always. Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for safety in numbers

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“Safety in numbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safety%20in%20numbers. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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