secure
adjective
free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
have secured
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present perfectof secure.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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He went on to establish himself as one of the most influential figures in hip-hop, releasing 13 solo studio albums and several collaboration records, which have secured him 25 Grammy Awards.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
HP and Acer have secured limited quantities of memory chips and are seeking to lock in more supplies for next year, some of the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Since then, prosecutors have secured 15 convictions in the criminal case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Now they have secured that long-elusive fifth game at a World Cup - win that and their fans will truly start to believe that this side could become winners of the tournament.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
He standardized the mug shot and crime scene photography, achievements which alone would have secured his name in police history.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
