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safekeeping

[seyf-kee-ping] / ˈseɪfˈki pɪŋ /


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The King was presented with the keys by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh Robert Aldridge, who held them out on a red cushion, which the monarch symbolically touched and returned for safekeeping.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

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

But her success feels hollow after she reads the diaries that Lila has given her for safekeeping.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 26, 2025

Once the money’s inside, I stick the envelope in the back of my desk drawer for safekeeping.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks




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