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safekeeping

[seyf-kee-ping] / ˈseɪfˈki pɪŋ /


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During the Napoleonic Wars in the 1810s, it was moved along with other manuscripts to the church of San Bernardo alle Terme in Rome for safekeeping.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

It was shipped in tankers to the nearby Port of Manatee and then trucked to facilities like the one behind him, for safekeeping.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

That could include safekeeping digital assets and issuing stablecoins, a cryptocurrency with a fixed value.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Anthony believes the haul could have belonged to a member of the Roman army, or multiple members, who buried the coins for safekeeping.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

That night I put the empty book in the pyramid box for safekeeping, and for good luck.

From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick




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