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[si-kyoor-i-tee] / sɪˈkyʊər ɪ ti /




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Jesse Salinas, the voter registrar, assessor, and clerk-recorder of California’s Yolo County who serves as president of the California Association of Clerks and Election Officials, said there is a tradeoff between speed and security.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Additional home amenities include a three-car garage, fitness center, an automatic gate, and a security alarm system.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Candidates must be vetted for posts requiring federal security clearances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Giuliani said that he and other security planners had been "planning with one hand tied behind our back" due to the shutdown, saying "we are still plugging a few of those holes".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Sorry. I shouldn’t joke about this. Do you have security cameras? Maybe that will give you an idea....”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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