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safety

[seyf-tee] / ˈseɪf ti /


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The NGO Save the Children said more than 8,000 children faced "safety risks and disruptions to their education" following the quake.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

A company spokeswoman said ChatGPT’s current model, GPT 5.6, has “stronger safety performance.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

"The hardest part is not fearing for my own safety, but fearing for my children and family," he said.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

Several of Seifert's sixes were struck with such force that spectators in the second tier were cowering for safety, though it felt cruel that Allen's spectacular boundary effort went in the book as a drop.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

My dear Lizzie, I’m concerned for your safety.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

They join safeties Quentin Lake and Kam Curl — both of whom received extensions — to give the Rams one of the strongest units in the league.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

“He has really good body control,” said Patriots safeties coach Scott Booker.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 5, 2026

Before his stint with the Chargers, O’Leary spent six seasons coaching in different roles at Notre Dame, eventually becoming a defensive backs and safeties coach.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 28, 2026

“The safeties were wide enough, and the linebackers were out. It was a light box,” said quarterback coach Chandler Whitmer.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 20, 2026

This, Xan explained, was for both of their safeties.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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