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insecurity

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


NOUN
danger
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Insecurity is a major theme in the race to pick a successor to Colombia's first left-wing president, Gustavo Petro.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Appeared in the March 20, 2026, print edition as 'California’s Climate of Fuel Insecurity'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Insecurity is one of the issues that will confront Nigeria's next president, Bola Tinubu, who is due to be sworn in in May.

From Reuters • Apr. 4, 2023

Insecurity has been a major election issue, in particular the fight against Islamist militant groups such as Boko Haram.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2023

Insecurity of the French settlers above Three Rivers.

From A Historical Geography of the British Colonies Vol. V, Canada—Part I, Historical by Lucas, Charles Prestwood




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