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

I hope you will be gracious, and give security to both.

From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne