strong safety
noun
: a safety in football who plays opposite the strong side of an offensive formation
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On defense, outside linebacker Jeremiah Latu, linebacker Art Martinez, strong safety Lelan Latu, and cornerback Michael Nguyen will be depended on to provide solid leadership and playmaking abilities.
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David Delgado, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
That's why solid software and strong safety systems are still so important, especially at this price point.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Unlike Pierce and Paye, whose positions the Colts have invested high draft picks in during recent years, the strong safety spot hasn’t been addressed to that degree.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 9 July 2025
According to Reuters, experts said the planes typically have a strong safety record.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 18 June 2025
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David Delgado, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
That's why solid software and strong safety systems are still so important, especially at this price point.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Unlike Pierce and Paye, whose positions the Colts have invested high draft picks in during recent years, the strong safety spot hasn’t been addressed to that degree.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 9 July 2025
According to Reuters, experts said the planes typically have a strong safety record.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for strong safety
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“Strong safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20safety. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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