safe/secure in the knowledge
idiom
: feeling safe or secure because one knows something specified
They went on vacation, safe in the knowledge that the farm would be well cared for while they were away.
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On Sunday, Miami sports lovers flocked to Fritz & Franz Bierhaus in Coral Gables, known for its lively watch parties, to view the Euro 2024 tournament, secure in the knowledge that the restaurant, bar and neighborhood icon is sticking around.
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 25 June 2024
By hiring professional fire watch services, everyone present can focus on creating and sharing memories, secure in the knowledge that a team of experts is safeguarding the location against potential fire risks.
—Kyle Russell, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
Iran might also use military force against Saudi Arabia, Israel, or other foes on its own, secure in the knowledge that there are likely limits to escalation if the United States or other countries oppose Iranian aggression.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 2024
After that, the proud owner of the truck that can be damaged by soap and car washes is free to head out on the road again, safe in the knowledge that their safety is ensured by a single rivet at their feet.
—Owen Bellwood / Jalopnik, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024
This attitude has allowed Russia to escalate its war in Ukraine, safe in the knowledge that the rest of Europe will keep its distance.
—Alex Crowther, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2024
On the other hand, donors can easily donate from their computer or phone and are secure in the knowledge that most of their money goes directly to support the team.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
To wear sylph-like denim now is to look considered and polished, secure in the knowledge that the skinny has indeed grown up–as have you.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
While renewables are secure in the knowledge that wind will blow and the sun will shine, bioenergy facilities’ reliance on residues leaves it at the mercy of wider headwinds.
—Wood MacKenzie, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 25 June 2024
By hiring professional fire watch services, everyone present can focus on creating and sharing memories, secure in the knowledge that a team of experts is safeguarding the location against potential fire risks.
—Kyle Russell, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
Iran might also use military force against Saudi Arabia, Israel, or other foes on its own, secure in the knowledge that there are likely limits to escalation if the United States or other countries oppose Iranian aggression.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 2024
After that, the proud owner of the truck that can be damaged by soap and car washes is free to head out on the road again, safe in the knowledge that their safety is ensured by a single rivet at their feet.
—Owen Bellwood / Jalopnik, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024
This attitude has allowed Russia to escalate its war in Ukraine, safe in the knowledge that the rest of Europe will keep its distance.
—Alex Crowther, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2024
On the other hand, donors can easily donate from their computer or phone and are secure in the knowledge that most of their money goes directly to support the team.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
To wear sylph-like denim now is to look considered and polished, secure in the knowledge that the skinny has indeed grown up–as have you.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
While renewables are secure in the knowledge that wind will blow and the sun will shine, bioenergy facilities’ reliance on residues leaves it at the mercy of wider headwinds.
—Wood MacKenzie, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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