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safe seat

British

noun

a Parliamentary seat that at an election is sure to be held by the same party as held it before

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Example Sentences

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He has chosen to run head-to-head against Oli in Jhapa-5, a constituency that for years has been a safe seat for the former PM.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The "principles of equality we fight for as adults must begin with a safe seat in a classroom for every child", it said in a statement.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Any seat is a safe seat if you’re buckled in.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2025

With two seats currently vacant in the 435-seat House — one reasonably safe seat from each party — Jordan can only afford to lose four votes from the 221 Republican members.

From Salon • Oct. 14, 2023

But Miss Campbell and Harry had a safe seat in a strong niche between two great branches, with another branch to sit on and one behind.

From Harry Milvaine The Wanderings of a Wayward Boy by Stables, Gordon

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