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as in defense
means or method of defending
measures taken to beef up our national security
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as in guarantee
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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as in safety
the state of not being exposed to danger
after the burglaries, police presence in the neighborhood was enhanced to give residents a stronger sense of security
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Recent Examples of security
The celebrity wedding will also reportedly feature heightened security around Madison Square Garden, performances by Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw, and a red carpet outside the arena.
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Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Prominent voices fear that the end result of the transformative technology is a job bloodbath and national security catastrophes, while others believe a new era of productivity is ready to be unlocked, with society living longer and healthier lives.
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Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
The area has been densely packed with photographers, reporters, fans, police, security and black vans that are believed to be dropping off some of the guests.
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Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
However, on June 28, the man was absent from security footage.
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Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
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Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Prominent voices fear that the end result of the transformative technology is a job bloodbath and national security catastrophes, while others believe a new era of productivity is ready to be unlocked, with society living longer and healthier lives.
—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
The area has been densely packed with photographers, reporters, fans, police, security and black vans that are believed to be dropping off some of the guests.
—
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
However, on June 28, the man was absent from security footage.
—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
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Neither team has pressed forward with much conviction in the first 15 minutes, and after some back-and-forth passing on the back line of the Netherlands' defense, boos could be heard from restless spectators in Monterrey.
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Linda Parisi, Blake Rakela’s defense attorney, has asked the court to set bail and allow her client to be released while the criminal case proceeds.
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Under Proposition 98, approved by voters in 1988, California has a minimum funding guarantee for schools and community colleges and dedicates roughly 40% of general fund revenue to education.
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Once a newly public company has an influx of cash from the IPO, there is no guarantee that the company will spend it wisely.
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Regardless, Higgins, who runs a security firm, said unauthorized climbs pose immediate safety risks to both the climbers and people below if someone falls.
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Readiness is an ongoing practice, not a declaration, determined by daily interactions and the safety to be candid.
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Talk of consumer protection could be a result of recent allegations against Miller, who joined ESPN in 2021.
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The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
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But its Defense Investment Plan has been repeatedly delayed as military leaders and Treasury officials wrangled over the cost, and critics said its pledge of a 15-billion-pound ($20-billion) boost to defense spending won’t be enough.
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Continue reading … POLICY PIVOT — Schools quietly remove gender identity pledge from LGBTQ training.
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In Gohrischheide, in eastern Germany, a fire broke out in a large forest that's still contaminated with ammunition from World War II, complicating efforts by firefighters.
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In Gohrischheide, in eastern Germany, a fire broke out in a large forest that’s still contaminated with ammunition from World War II, which made the firefighters’ efforts even more complicated.
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Alarum also says its SDKs are meant for bandwidth-sharing with notice, consent and safeguards.
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Leaders should be careful about sharing sensitive company information, employee details, legal matters or confidential strategy without the right safeguards.
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Pair it with flip-flops, shield sunglasses, and a silver pendant necklace for a look that feels minimal but edgy.
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On the wall across the bar are autographs of former USMNT greats, scrawled inside a mighty shield.
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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