secure
adjective
free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
has secured
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present perfectof secure (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Castro’s indictment marks the first time the Justice Department has secured charges against an ICE officer stemming from conduct during the surge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Oasis' 1995 classic Wonderwall has secured the title of second biggest UK song of the summer on TikTok after becoming the unofficial soundtrack to England's World Cup journey.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
This year SpaceX has secured billions of dollars’ worth of government business to build and launch military satellites, even after lawmakers made an extra push to give other contractors a shot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
After announcing its permanent closure at the end of July, Crustacean in Beverly Hills has secured a lease extension that will allow the restaurant to keep serving diners through Oct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
August is an extremely good student, and has secured the friendship of some truly exceptional young people, including Jack Will.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
