safe and sound
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Chicks Luna and Sandy were seen safe and sound Sunday morning around 6 a.m. on the popular livestream nest cam aimed at their Big Bear pine tree, snacking on fish in the family aerie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
"Everyone was quickly rescued and, thankfully, is safe and sound," she added in a post on Facebook.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that a second airman downed inside Iran was "safe and sound" following a search and rescue operation.
From Barron's ● Apr. 5, 2026
Multiple sources told AFP on Thursday that the bar owners are French nationals: a couple originally from Corsica who, according to a relative, are safe and sound, but who have been unreachable since the tragedy.
From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026
"Now that you're home safe and sound, I take my leave. I need to report this to the queen and check on Sophia."
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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