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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
Firewalls, email security protocols, and web filters focus on identifying and blocking threats that enter from external sources.
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Lars Daniel, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
With Election Day nearing, authorities in Oregon and Washington have opened investigations and stepped up security measures after two ballot drop boxes were set ablaze on Monday.
—Layla Ferris, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison told members of the Canadian parliamentary national security committee Tuesday that a WaPo journalist called him and asked if Shah was the suspect behind the operation.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Since the beginning of last year, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has conducted over 1,000 voluntary physical security assessments at election offices.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
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Lars Daniel, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
With Election Day nearing, authorities in Oregon and Washington have opened investigations and stepped up security measures after two ballot drop boxes were set ablaze on Monday.
—Layla Ferris, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison told members of the Canadian parliamentary national security committee Tuesday that a WaPo journalist called him and asked if Shah was the suspect behind the operation.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Since the beginning of last year, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has conducted over 1,000 voluntary physical security assessments at election offices.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
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Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald’s scheme gave Purdy fits last year when Macdonald coordinated Baltimore’s defense (four interceptions), but produced 255 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers and no sacks in the 49ers’ win at Seattle last month.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Applied Energetics continues to focus on developing its laser and optical systems for defense and commercial applications, highlighting its recent agreements and expansions in laboratory space.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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For example, high turnout of rural and exurban Republicans offers more guarantees for former President Trump than suburban Republicans.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Buy from sellers who offer replacement or refund guarantees.Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The most exciting thing to happen in the area on Election Day was arguably a series of public safety power shutoffs by PG&E triggered by red flag fire conditions, which affected polling locations including Los Gatos’s Lakeside Elementary School.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Voters rejected Gascon’s anti-public safety mandates to not file enhancements, including gun enhancements, forbidding his prosecutors to staff parole hearings or to seek the death penalty, and putting the rights of criminals over the rights of victims.Todd Spitzer, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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Four years ago, the Sharks had Brent Burns, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Logan Couture, Kevin Labanc, Evander Kane, Erik Karlsson, Martin Jones, and Timo Meier on long-term contracts, most with at least some trade protection in a flat-cap world.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The company has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting related to the protection of funds permitted for withdrawal from the Trust Account and compliance with the investment management trust agreement.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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This is as important as the other potential targets and pledges being talked about – on grids and battery storage.Sumant Sinha, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Outrider Assuming the Outrider reaches production, a pledge of US$39 will get you a set of two.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2024
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Adam Bonin, a lawyer in Philadelphia who practices election law, said Neild gave an accurate description of Pennsylvania law and the safeguards against noncitizen voting there.Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
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With these standards, companies must implement safeguards against phishing, data exfiltration, and other methods hackers commonly use.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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On October 18, Canada announced $64.8 million in military assistance for Ukraine, including for arms, ammunition and drones.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Despite these efforts, the incident has provided the Trump campaign with fresh ammunition in the crucial final stretch.Nik Popli, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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Whipps’ request for the U.S. to install a permanent Patriot missile shield has stalled, after Palau’s Senate passed a resolution rejecting it.Reuters, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The ozone layer, a critical atmospheric shield, protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.Tom Howarth FOLLOW, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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