safety
noun
the state of being safe; freedom from the occurrence or risk of injury, danger, or loss.
safeties
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pluralof safety.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Trojan safeties were beaten multiple times, including on a 28-yard pass from Spartans quarterback Luke Weaver to Jerry McClure over freshman Madden Riordan, which made it 35-9 with 14:56 to play in the fourth quarter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
In January 2022, with several safeties sidelined because of injuries, the Rams signed All-Pro safety Eric Weddle to the practice squad.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
So in steps his protege, Chris O’Leary, who coached under him at Georgia State and Notre Dame before spending the 2024 season coaching Chargers safeties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Last season, the Rams thought their young and talented pass rush could compensate for their decision not to stand pat with the cornerbacks and safeties from the 2024 season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2026
This, Xan explained, was for both of their safeties.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
