Example Sentences

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The other was securing a spot at the ATP Finals.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

Her biggest coup overseas was securing an agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association to have pandas take up residence at the San Francisco Zoo for the first time.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2024

Fitrat said a major defence focus was securing Afghan airspace against drones and other incursions.

From Reuters • Apr. 12, 2023

As this anti-colonial coalition was securing its greatest successes, many D.C. residents drifted away from African Liberation Day.

From Washington Post • May 28, 2022

As she was securing the pins he made his sad sound.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan