food security
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of food security
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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He said it was a fun activity but it was also an important reminder of the fragility of food security in the islands.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar arrived in Kyiv on Thursday to discuss shipping in the Black Sea and food security, Ukraine's authorities said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Borlaug was awarded the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize, of all categories, because food security is national security.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Charsley said 18% of children in Cheltenham and 17% of Gloucester children experience very low food security.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
I might be able to have a home, adequate food, security.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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