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safely

[seyf-lee] / ˈseɪf li /


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He says Britain survived Germany’s blockade in World War I because it began importing grain in multi-vessel convoys that were defended by warships and safely reached port over 99% of the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

But the risk can cut the other way in not using money they could safely spend.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

“The idea that we should have to identify ourselves and create this link to our identity that removes our ability to safely and candidly critique power and wealth is crazy to me.”

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

"We'll only start increasing production again once we're confident we can do that safely."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

When the ‘ukulele is safely zipped into its case again, Pua moves up three rows to the next empty seat. The one next to me. “Boys!” she exclaims.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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