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strong safety

American

noun

Football.

the defensive back assigned to cover the area across from the strong side of the opponent's offensive line and primarily responsible for defending against pass plays.

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These materials were selected for their strong safety record and compatibility with medical use.

From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2026

“Our confidence stems from our strong safety record, market-tested operational expertise and experience in both left-hand drive and right-hand drive markets, a combined experience that many companies lack,” Zhang said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

The Steelers had grown disenchanted with Fitzpatrick, who was named All-Pro in 2019, 2020 and 2022 but had only one interception in the last two seasons after moving from free safety to strong safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025

Embraer, a Brazilian manufacturer, is a smaller rival to Boeing and Airbus, and has a strong safety record.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2024

He was young and strong; safety was only thirty feet or so below; and the people were waiting to welcome and cheer the victor.

From Beneath the Banner by Cross, F. J.

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