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safe area

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noun

  1. an area near a combat zone that is maintained as being free from military attack.


Example Sentences

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"We classed it as being a safe area," he said.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

Two law enforcement sources, who were not authorized to discuss the case with the media, said that at one point, Bass was forced to hide in a safe area designed to protect against intruders.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2024

“Every minute counts. Please evacuate to a safe area immediately,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2023

"It is all traumatising, and now I feel like this is not a safe area," Ms Caforia said.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2023

The spot Guardian found is flat and a safe area, free from obstacles such as mountainous buttes or large boulders.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga