food security
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of food security
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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The Howard G. Buffett Foundation’s focus has been food security and agriculture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 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
"Some concerns include disruption to food security for the people of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, who rely on the ocean resources for their survival," Apatang told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Historian Donald S Murray said food security was not guaranteed, and argued that the hunt was not unique.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 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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