safe harbor
Americannoun
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a harbor considered safe for a ship, as in wartime or during a storm at sea.
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any place or situation that offers refuge or protection.
Example Sentences
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“Planned shipments are on schedule and the Port of Long Beach remains a safe harbor in the sea of trade and geopolitical uncertainty,” said port CEO Noel Hacegaba.
From MarketWatch
As such, Tuesday’s price action may point to gold re-establishing itself as a safe harbor for investors.
From Barron's
In essence, seniors who thought they had found a safe harbor for their healthcare face the real possibility that they will no longer have adequate insurance.
From MarketWatch
The three Iranian ships scrambled to find safe harbor elsewhere.
The first mate told him the crew was scared and wanted to sail into a safe harbor for the night.
From Literature
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