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safe

[seyf] / seɪf /




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After being reassured his parents-in-law were safe, he headed to New York City, bought a mobile phone, and reported on the terror attacks, "knowing that the world would likely never be the same again".

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

I’d also highly encourage you to check out reputable refurbished options, following the guidance of my colleague Nicole Nguyen for safe shopping.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

On Thursday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed more than 10 bills aimed at keeping young people safe online.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

Asked by an AFP reporter whether Trump was sure the jet was safe, the 80-year-old president responded: "Yeah I am, or I wouldn't be on it."

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

Before we know it, the children will be safe, and Mimi and I will be best friends again.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

Argentina has a history of debasing its currency, which is why its people keep billions of dollars in coffee cans, home safes and mattresses.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 12, 2025

For weeks, they’ve been scouring their homes and cracking open their safes to retrieve vintage necklaces, family heirlooms and other expensive pieces containing the precious metal that can be melted for cash.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 18, 2025

Givens said he also discovered some jewelry missing from two safes that had been opened during the search.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2024

"We have found plenty of safes before," Mr Kane said.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2024

Had he accidentally agreed to help Chip unlock more safes, sort through more records?

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

He envisions future antivenoms that protect against a wider range of venoms while also being safer, less expensive and easier to manufacture on a large scale than many current treatments.

From Science Daily Sep. 8, 2026

Since these systems can’t access private accounts or sites that block scraping, does that make private accounts meaningfully safer?

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

Evan Briseno, 18, would like to move on to safer work before his health is potentially affected.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

Proponents say they have made communities safer, and helped dramatically increase the rate at which crimes are solved.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

The clean copies would be safer to handle.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

Your long-term investing goal is to build wealth over the coming decades in the safest, most reliable way possible.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

It determines the fastest and safest route from one point to another while accounting for factors including currents, wind, other boats and people swimming in the water, according to the CFO.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Government bonds feel safest of all, because they’re backed by the U.S. government.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

"Further prospective studies and randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm these observations and better define the safest blood pressure treatment strategies for patients with DKD," concluded Dr. Agur.

From Science Daily Aug. 18, 2026

The Witchlings broke out of the Cursed Forest, and Seven led them toward the gazebo at the center of town, one of the safest, most protected areas of downtown Ravenskill.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega




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