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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
Trump’s pick to lead the CDC, David Weldon, has questioned the safety of vaccines, and Jay Bhattacharya, the administration’s nominee to lead the National Institutes of Health, vehemently opposed COVID shutdowns.
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2025
The information its scientists and technologists produce is essential for safety and also benefits people and industries in a lot of ways.
—Christine Wiedinmyer, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
Medical organizations say mifepristone’s safety compares to that of the over-the-counter pain medication ibuprofen.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Between ongoing subscription fees, reliance on an internet connection, and data safety concerns, cloud storage can feel so restrictive.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2025
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2025
The information its scientists and technologists produce is essential for safety and also benefits people and industries in a lot of ways.
—Christine Wiedinmyer, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
Medical organizations say mifepristone’s safety compares to that of the over-the-counter pain medication ibuprofen.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Between ongoing subscription fees, reliance on an internet connection, and data safety concerns, cloud storage can feel so restrictive.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for safety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safety
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The House package would raise the debt ceiling by $4 trillion over two years, put tens of billions of dollars into border security and defense − and add trillions to the federal deficit over 10 years.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Operating losses from its defense, space and security business soared to $5.4 billion last year and have not posted a profit since 2021.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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Colby has been a guard only in college but has experience on both the left and right sides.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Three other prison guards, including Michael Mashaw, Michael Fisher and David Walters, were charged with lesser manslaughter offenses.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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What To Know The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), which serves as the human resources department for the federal government, gave the order to lay off probationary workers, who have not gained the protections that many other federal workers have, the AP reported.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Its slim design fits easily into bags and pockets, including your favorite belt bag, while providing essential protection against digital theft.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Feb. 2025
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When childproofing options didn’t work, Hughes installed a security lock at the top of her front door out of her mother’s reach.—
Theresa Tamkins,
SELF,
21 Feb. 2025
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Hyaluronic acid plumps and locks in moisture, promoting a more radiant and refreshed appearance for your eyes.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safety. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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