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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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“We take safety extremely seriously and our strong safety record reflects our rigorous protocols and response procedures,” the representative said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Researchers tested more than 5,500 compounds that were already approved or had strong safety data.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 31, 2026

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

While Air India, and particularly the Dreamliners it flew, have a strong safety record, this knee-jerk reaction was to be expected, say experts, when a crash on this scale happens.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2025

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 F. J. Cross

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