give security

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In his first address as acting president, a speech broadcast on television, Ranil Wickremesinghe said the order would give security forces sweeping powers to detain anyone who violates a nationwide, 24-hour curfew.

From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2022

The government is planning to introduce new legislation to give security services greater powers and is considering a new law requiring people working on behalf of foreign states to formally register their activities.

From Washington Times • Jul. 22, 2020

The government declared the eastern bank liberated on Jan. 24, but paused the offensive to give security forces a chance to recuperate.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2017

Other efforts broadly aimed at containing foreign influences include new national-security and counterterrorism laws that outline threats to China’s interests and give security forces stronger legal footing to curb them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2016

They were authorized to pardon all who would duly take the oath of obedience, and give security for their good behavior.

From History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia by Campbell, Charles