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safekeeping

[seyf-kee-ping] / ˈseɪfˈki pɪŋ /


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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

The handwritten report was given to Williams by Rice Jones when he took over as Archbishop of Wales for "safekeeping" and "should any further questions arise" about Pierce, saying its contents might help.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Instead, trusts charge fees for the safekeeping of customer assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

He left his journal and photo album with Westerberg for safekeeping and gave him the leather belt he’d made in the desert.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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