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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
And what was a safety issue has pivoted and become a political issue, with ‘red’ states trying to open sooner than ‘blue’ states.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Postal Service workers receive safety training to help minimize the risk of dangerous dog encounters.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
The reduction in funding has sparked a debate about the potential consequences for public safety, particularly concerning severe weather events and hurricanes.
—Bryan Karrick, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
With major funding and staffing cuts curtailing the federal agencies responsible for overseeing, inspecting, and testing the U.S. food supply for safety, keeping the industry properly regulated is becoming increasingly challenging.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Postal Service workers receive safety training to help minimize the risk of dangerous dog encounters.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
The reduction in funding has sparked a debate about the potential consequences for public safety, particularly concerning severe weather events and hurricanes.
—Bryan Karrick, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
With major funding and staffing cuts curtailing the federal agencies responsible for overseeing, inspecting, and testing the U.S. food supply for safety, keeping the industry properly regulated is becoming increasingly challenging.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safety
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Joseph Gunja, a security consultant who previously worked as a warden for several federal prisons, says even small mistakes can lead to problems.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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More recently, his brother, King Charles III, tried to persuade Andrew to cut his expenses by leaving his home, Royal Lodge, a sprawling royal estate, and instead, moving to a smaller cottage inside the security perimeter of Windsor Castle.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi handles the ball during a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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On the night of May 21, three armed security officers stood guard as the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington held its annual meeting in the nation’s capital.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Yet President Trump has also called for a massive expansion of highway construction, raising the real danger that, without protections in place, a new wave of infrastructure will repeat old patterns of destruction.—
Deborah N. Archer,
Time,
21 May 2025
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Two opposition party members in the Korean legislature also revealed plans to introduce a bill, tentatively named the Lee Sun-kyun Prevention Act, to increase the legal protections of suspects’ privacy during investigations.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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A day after the singer, 38, shocked fans by walking the 2025 American Music Awards red carpet with a blonde bob — a far departure from her trademark long locks — Pratt, 41, defended his wife against hate comments.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Amenities: Canal view, hot water, shampoo/conditioner, board games, heating, Wi-Fi, kitchen, outdoor furniture, smart lock.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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“Safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safety. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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