safekeeping

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During the Napoleonic Wars in the 1810s, it was moved along with other manuscripts to the church of San Bernardo alle Terme in Rome for safekeeping.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

It was shipped in tankers to the nearby Port of Manatee and then trucked to facilities like the one behind him, for safekeeping.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Trust banks typically don’t take deposits or make loans, and instead offer a more limited range of services often revolving around the safekeeping of various assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Anthony believes the haul could have belonged to a member of the Roman army, or multiple members, who buried the coins for safekeeping.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

Toby had settled the St. Anthony’s next to him in the passenger’s seat of his truck for safekeeping.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff