sense of security

Example Sentences

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But the station's busyness and its security cameras gave her a greater sense of security, as did the constant presence of staff and police officers.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“You feel a sense of security because you recognize the scam,” Sando says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Uribe and Elizabeth Uribe, who are not related, felt Sheinbaum and other government officials were too quick to declare that things were returning to normalcy and providing a false sense of security.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

But that sense of security can fade quickly if the stock continues falling, or if the employee has continued accumulating shares at much higher prices over time.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

We quickly learned that the presence of the 101st had lulled us into a false sense of security.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals