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safety

[seyf-tee] / ˈseɪf ti /


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They say many affected drivers are legally authorized to work and have strong safety records.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

Some survivors said they heard an explosion at the front of the boat, with others saying there wasn't enough safety equipment.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

The nursery admitted breaching health and safety regulations at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

In July, Musk talked up Tesla’s progress, telling investors that the company was “going as fast as humanly possible” to scale the robotaxi operation without creating safety risks.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

But the best that Buzz could do was get himself and his kids to safety and live to tell others where Brian was.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

Flores loves to use safeties, and Thieneman is an obvious fit for a key spot in the Vikings’ defense.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 20, 2026

“He has really good body control,” said Patriots safeties coach Scott Booker.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 5, 2026

Secondary coach Doug Belk didn’t have his contract renewed, possibly to clear the way for Patterson to coach safeties.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 21, 2026

“The safeties were wide enough, and the linebackers were out. It was a light box,” said quarterback coach Chandler Whitmer.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 20, 2026

This, Xan explained, was for both of their safeties.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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