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safe and sound

Idioms  
  1. Out of danger and unharmed, as in It was a challenging climb, so I'm relieved they got home safe and sound. [c. 1300]


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But they also underscore the need to establish a safe and sound regime for digital assets to protect investors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

"They are safe and sound but there are gangs of young people chasing migrants there," he said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 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

She turned up safe and sound, but Roa decided to stay after seeing the magnitude of the tragedy.

From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026

But I will tell you that I arrived in Washington safe and sound, along with a special traveler.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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