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insecurity

[in-si-kyoor-i-tee] / ˌɪn sɪˈkyʊər ɪ ti /


NOUN
danger
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He said the government, which has been coming under fierce criticism for the widespread insecurity across Nigeria, commended the troops.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Polls show Sanchez and Fujimori separated by only a few percentage points, with crime and insecurity dominating voter concerns.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

And corporate layoffs feed a sense of job insecurity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“The city still has issues with food insecurity and low-wage worker protections, but those are not the issues dominating anymore.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

When Hazel had said that they were all tired out, he had meant that they were feeling the strain of prolonged insecurity and fear.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams




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