safe seat
noun
a Parliamentary seat that at an election is sure to be held by the same party as held it before
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How to use safe seat in a sentence
"If you have a completely safe seat, your exposure is really at the fringe of your party," he said.
His aunt was at the window too; so that altogether Hugh forgot to thank his companions for his safe seat.
The Crofton Boys | Harriet MartineauMarkiss, thinking it over one day, recalled the fact that Hubbard had absolutely safe seat in City.
A man should be able to ride with nothing but himself to trust to for a safe seat.'
Penshurst Castle | Emma Marshall
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