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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
Paired with free-agent newcomer Coby Bryant, the Bears now have two starting safeties who can be dangerous in ways that will help the entire defense stay unpredictable.
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Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
From the designer of the first dishwasher, to wiper blades and safety products, Raj said women, especially women of color, were often written out of history.
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Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Food safety can prevent both short-term illness and long-term complications.
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Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
More than 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf will begin exiting through the Strait of Hormuz after safety guarantees were secured, according to the International Maritime Organization.
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Sean Conlon,joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
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Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
From the designer of the first dishwasher, to wiper blades and safety products, Raj said women, especially women of color, were often written out of history.
—
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Food safety can prevent both short-term illness and long-term complications.
—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
More than 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf will begin exiting through the Strait of Hormuz after safety guarantees were secured, according to the International Maritime Organization.
—
Sean Conlon,joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for safety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safety
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Harry has cited significant concerns for his family's safety, citing their lack of security on British soil as part of why the family had a falling out and a reason for not returning.
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The early stages are especially labor-intensive because there is so much more U-238 to strip away, said nuclear security specialist Sébastien Philippe at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Los Angeles acquired guard Darius Garland in a trade last season, and there are rumors that Kawhi Leonard is on the trade block.
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After the top four picks, the draft was considered wide open with a logjam of talented guards.
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The state expansion also means protection for the rare riparian forest.
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
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The winners are those organizations that obsess over customer value, empower employees, and resist financial gravity through strong mission lock and ethical governance.
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Her golden locks were styled into a dramatic interplay of braids and twists, pinned low on one side to make room for her fascinator.
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“Safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safety. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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