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security

[si-kyoor-i-tee] / sɪˈkyʊər ɪ ti /




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In April, security forces fired in the air as they entered a Sunni area of Beirut to arrest a generator operator wanted for allegedly disregarding regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Shannon added that parents "need to have security in that advice that they are taking comes from a solid foundation and that qualifications, or lack of qualifications are clear".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Potential uses range from environmental monitoring to national security.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Secretary of State Shirley Weber and other officials have said California’s voting system prioritizes voter accessibility and security over speedy results.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“I half expected you to march in here with security officers,” I admitted.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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