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insecurity

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


NOUN
danger
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The epicentre of the current outbreak is the DRC's northeastern Ituri province, a region that is difficult to access region due to poor roads and is plagued by insecurity because of armed groups.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Despite the insecurity, the government says 97% of areas in Amhara and Oromia are ready to hold elections.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

From food insecurity to severe labor shortages, the agricultural sector is reeling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

But in such a society are contained the seeds of revolutionary democracy in which none will be held in slavery or servitude, and in which poverty, want and insecurity shall be no more.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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