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as in safeguards
means or method of defending
measures taken to beef up our national security
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as in guarantees
something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise
their house will serve as security for the loan
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Recent Examples of securities
At Chicago-Kent, Hablutzel soon gained a reputation for teaching some of the law school’s toughest courses, including banking law, international capital markets, international commercial arbitration, money laundering, securities regulation and business torts.
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
But the packages, as unregistered securities, were not permitted to be sold in Texas, regulators say.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Resistance Wine Company emerged during its founders’ transition away from corporate careers, most notably his wife’s shift from securities law into winemaking, a move that continues to resonate with visitors exploring their own lifestyle pivots.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The allegations against Watson were civil, rather than criminal, so the punishment he will be dealt may include fines or restitution, along with a ban on the future selling of securities, but not time behind bars.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
The New York Times Company — The stock rose 3% after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new position in The New York Times in a new securities filing showed.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) is an electronic marketplace for buying and selling securities.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 16 Feb. 2026
China has taken measures to make the renminbi more attractive to foreign investors, such as increasing access to Chinese securities like stocks, bonds and commodities, and streamlining cross-border payments.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
As stock market volatility and lingering inflation concerns loom, precious metals provide a hedge that typically moves independently of traditional securities.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
But the packages, as unregistered securities, were not permitted to be sold in Texas, regulators say.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Resistance Wine Company emerged during its founders’ transition away from corporate careers, most notably his wife’s shift from securities law into winemaking, a move that continues to resonate with visitors exploring their own lifestyle pivots.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The allegations against Watson were civil, rather than criminal, so the punishment he will be dealt may include fines or restitution, along with a ban on the future selling of securities, but not time behind bars.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
The New York Times Company — The stock rose 3% after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new position in The New York Times in a new securities filing showed.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) is an electronic marketplace for buying and selling securities.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 16 Feb. 2026
China has taken measures to make the renminbi more attractive to foreign investors, such as increasing access to Chinese securities like stocks, bonds and commodities, and streamlining cross-border payments.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
As stock market volatility and lingering inflation concerns loom, precious metals provide a hedge that typically moves independently of traditional securities.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for securities
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The 2009 finding supported common sense safeguards to cut climate pollution, including from cars and trucks, the lawsuit says.—
MATTHEW DALY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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While safeguards exist, students should familiarize themselves with their district’s policy regarding school absences and suspensions, Achar said.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine sensibly sees firm security guarantees as the necessary starting point to ensure that any territorial concessions don’t become a foothold from which Russia can simply resume its attack.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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But hitting arbitrary targets has never been the point of the ratings game; what really matters in Milan is that NBC is clearing all its guarantees to advertisers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Criminal defenses that meet the legal threshold to argue an alternative perpetrator was responsible are extremely uncommon in the state, legal experts told the Statesman.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine’s frontline defenses have held up – but only just.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The MagHub Quad Max is currently raising funds on Kickstarter, where pledges start at US$799 at time of writing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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Anthropic's commitment is similar to pledges made by competitors Microsoft and OpenAI, as the sector faces mounting pressure to address its environmental and economic impact.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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During the course of 19 negotiating sessions since September, the Guild has offered the staff union comprehensive proposals with numerous union protections and improvements to compensation and working conditions.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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The White House said at the time that the protections applied to all faith traditions.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Regarding Anthropic’s other red line, autonomous weapons, the definition is narrow enough to be manageable—systems that select and engage targets without human supervision.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
21 Feb. 2026
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The exercise was carried out by the 62nd Airlift Wing, the only US Air Force unit certified to routinely transport US nuclear weapons to ensure both safety and security.—
David Szondy
February 21,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
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None of these are permanent shields.—
Matt Shumer,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Come next spring, shields and masks will no longer be confined to weekend getaways in the great outdoors.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Securities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/securities. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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