strong safety
noun
: a safety in football who plays opposite the strong side of an offensive formation
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The new staff kept the strong safety around in 2024, but the signing of Jeremy Chinn knocked Forrest out of the rotation.
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Ben Standig, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Passengers are advised to choose operators with strong safety records, ensure pre-flight safety briefings are conducted, and verify that aircraft are equipped with appropriate safety features.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
The company operating the helicopter has been in business for more than 30 years and has a fairly strong safety record.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
The strong safety is a hard-hitter who is versatile on the back end.
—Seth Quinn, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Ben Standig, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Passengers are advised to choose operators with strong safety records, ensure pre-flight safety briefings are conducted, and verify that aircraft are equipped with appropriate safety features.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
The company operating the helicopter has been in business for more than 30 years and has a fairly strong safety record.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
The strong safety is a hard-hitter who is versatile on the back end.
—Seth Quinn, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Strong safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20safety. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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