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strong safety

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noun

Football.
  1. 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

Playing strong safety, he has eight interceptions, with four returned for touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 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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