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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
Guests on a recent Crystal voyage saw first-hand how seriously the line takes its protocols and local partnerships, maintaining high health and safety standards that let travelers explore coastal cultures with peace of mind.
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David Dickstein, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Regulators at the Federal Aviation Administration are tightening safety rules in congested airspace around major airports, suspending the use of visual separation between helicopters and planes, the agency said on Wednesday.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
Dubai is known for being one of the world’s most opulent cities, as well as a bastion of safety in a region under the perpetual threat of violence.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
With multiple generations under one roof, emotions ran high as plans unraveled and safety became the priority.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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David Dickstein, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Regulators at the Federal Aviation Administration are tightening safety rules in congested airspace around major airports, suspending the use of visual separation between helicopters and planes, the agency said on Wednesday.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
Dubai is known for being one of the world’s most opulent cities, as well as a bastion of safety in a region under the perpetual threat of violence.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
With multiple generations under one roof, emotions ran high as plans unraveled and safety became the priority.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safety
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Proponents of the bill argue that since shootings have become commonplace at religious institutions across the country, all houses of worship should be able to provide security for their congregants, regardless of their financial status.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and much of the Iranian security hierarchy, would not survive the first day of bombing; neither would about a hundred and seventy-five innocents in the southern city of Minab, most of them children.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has confirmed the death of Larijani, along with his son Morteza Larijani and the head of his office, Alireza Bayat, as well as several guards, the Associated Press reported.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Only six players in NBA history had dished out more assists than Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook going into Tuesday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, and now that list is even shorter.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The protections for Haitians were first granted in 2010 after a catastrophic earthquake and have been extended multiple times amid ongoing gang violence that has displaced more than a million people, according to court documents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Just like most portable lock boxes, this one is secured with a three-digit code and comes with a lengthy adjustable steel cable that can’t be cut or broken.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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An operator locks in on the drone using an ordinary X-Box controller.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safety. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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