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as in security
the state of not being exposed to danger
we were lucky to make it to safety just as the lions broke loose from their cage at the zoo
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Recent Examples of safety
And what was a safety issue has pivoted and become a political issue, with ‘red’ states trying to open sooner than ‘blue’ states.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Postal Service workers receive safety training to help minimize the risk of dangerous dog encounters.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
The reduction in funding has sparked a debate about the potential consequences for public safety, particularly concerning severe weather events and hurricanes.
—Bryan Karrick, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
With major funding and staffing cuts curtailing the federal agencies responsible for overseeing, inspecting, and testing the U.S. food supply for safety, keeping the industry properly regulated is becoming increasingly challenging.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Postal Service workers receive safety training to help minimize the risk of dangerous dog encounters.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
The reduction in funding has sparked a debate about the potential consequences for public safety, particularly concerning severe weather events and hurricanes.
—Bryan Karrick, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
With major funding and staffing cuts curtailing the federal agencies responsible for overseeing, inspecting, and testing the U.S. food supply for safety, keeping the industry properly regulated is becoming increasingly challenging.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safety
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In prior court filings, Oakley insists security physically accosted him and security lacked a valid reason to kick him out.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Ricardo Rodríguez, who worked as a security contractor in the United Arab Emirates after leaving the Colombian military, said in an interview that veterans should be able to take their skills elsewhere.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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But the tenor of the night, and perhaps Chicago’s season, changed abruptly as veteran Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot suffered a knee injury at the 5:29 minute mark of the first quarter on a drive to the basket.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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For Sky veterans such as guard Ariel Atkins, the game — which drew a franchise record 19,496 fans — represented another breakthrough moment for a league experiencing meteoric growth in popularity.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Evolving Threats The rise of generative AI complicates these protections further.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2025
Noun
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After baking, chilling them in the fridge for an hour locks in moisture and gives them a dense, chewy texture.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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For now, Scheffler stands alone as the first lock—but the race to join him is far from over.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safety. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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