safe and sound
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Peter Ricketts, who helped coordinate the transfer, insisted the one-of-a-kind work will be returned to France "safe and sound".
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
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
Iranian state television said Pezeshkian was "safe and sound", while the Fars news agency said "missile impacts were reported in the Keshvardoost and Pasteur districts" of Tehran.
From Barron's ● Feb. 28, 2026
"Everyone will be available, hopefully safe and sound on Sunday, and ready to go."
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2025
We arrive at the mayor’s estate safe and sound, which is somewhat of a surprise, what with all of Katherine’s talking and what I am certain is impending doom in Miss Anderson’s treacherous eyes.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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