security
Example Sentences
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After the attacks, California military bases and others throughout the U.S. were stepping up security measures.
From Los Angeles Times
“Around 20% of global oil supply normally transits through this waterway, and tanker traffic has fallen sharply with vessels anchoring outside the strait amid security concerns,” they added.
"The closure has potentially severe implications for Europe's energy security," said a note from Eurasia Group that pointed out that European gas markets are "very tight" after a cold winter.
From Barron's
The security forces dissuaded curious onlookers but did not halt an endless stream of floral bouquets sent to pay tribute to Oseguera.
From Barron's
The threat of widespread job replacement by these models on a large scale is bound to have a more profound impact on society than niche applications in a national security conflict, he said.
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