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safety

[seyf-tee] / ˈseɪf ti /


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As a safety measure, a person can set up a dual power of attorney — that is, appoint two or more people as agents.

From MarketWatch Sep. 21, 2026

The Nvidia chief makes the case for engineering solutions—not new laws or industry speed bumps—to address AI safety concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 21, 2026

Warnings from researchers in recent weeks about potential risks posed by the technology escalated the debate about AI safety, with some industry executives calling for a slowdown in developing models.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

This six-fumble fiasco saw the Chargers end drives in this frustrating staccato: missed field goal, punt, interception, punt, touchdown, punt, end of half, touchdown, punt, punt, fumble, interception, safety.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2026

Confined for her safety in a small, interior room, Maggie had been sobbing for days, “sick and nearly paralyzed with fright.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

“Just so many different looks we can give teams,” Watson said of a secondary that also includes cornerbacks Emmanuel Forbes Jr. and Josh Wallace and safeties Kam Kinchens and Jaylen McCollough.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

Trojan safeties were beaten multiple times, including on a 28-yard pass from Spartans quarterback Luke Weaver to Jerry McClure over freshman Madden Riordan, which made it 35-9 with 14:56 to play in the fourth quarter.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

And pay Tony Jefferson, arguably one of the best safeties in the league last year.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 14, 2026

“He has really good body control,” said Patriots safeties coach Scott Booker.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 5, 2026

This, Xan explained, was for both of their safeties.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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