sense of security

Example Sentences

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“You feel a sense of security because you recognize the scam,” Sando says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Uribe and Elizabeth Uribe, who are not related, felt Sheinbaum and other government officials were too quick to declare that things were returning to normalcy and providing a false sense of security.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"They hid the research. They knew that it was addictive. They gave us a false sense of security," Schott said, describing to the BBC what she learned from the trial.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

But that sense of security can fade quickly if the stock continues falling, or if the employee has continued accumulating shares at much higher prices over time.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

“Ah, what a sly ould move of yours, sir, lullin’ them into a false sense of security!

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques