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as in protects
to drive danger or attack away from sent troops to secure the city
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as in ensures
to make sure, certain, or safe a retirement account that will help to secure our future
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as in fastens
to put securely in place or in a desired position candidates for admission are asked to secure a recent photo to their application forms
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as in earns
to receive as return for effort finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications
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Recent Examples of secures Primary elections are set for May, with a potential runoff in June if no candidate secures a majority. —
Christopher Harris, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 The city will begin collecting the tax in December 2026, but construction won’t start for several years after that, and only if the project secures competitive state funding. —James Porter, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026 The outcome instead secures ongoing annual pay increases for employees who rely on tips — and preserves, for now, a key victory for Johnson. —Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 The winner secures the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. —ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026 On the other side is judicial management of how, and through whom, the Department of War secures vital AI technology during an active military conflict. —Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026 The big question is whether Pakistan can lock down a vital peace in the Gulf that both secures its interests and boosts its international profile. —Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Apr. 2026 All proceeds from the sale will go to the Medal of Honor Foundation, a non-profit that secures private support for living recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor and their families. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026 The sale, which was conducted over a period of several days to reduce market disruption, secures valuable funding for the project without jeopardizing price stability. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Christopher Harris, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 The city will begin collecting the tax in December 2026, but construction won’t start for several years after that, and only if the project secures competitive state funding. —James Porter, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026 The outcome instead secures ongoing annual pay increases for employees who rely on tips — and preserves, for now, a key victory for Johnson. —Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 The winner secures the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. —ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026 On the other side is judicial management of how, and through whom, the Department of War secures vital AI technology during an active military conflict. —Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026 The big question is whether Pakistan can lock down a vital peace in the Gulf that both secures its interests and boosts its international profile. —Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Apr. 2026 All proceeds from the sale will go to the Medal of Honor Foundation, a non-profit that secures private support for living recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor and their families. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026 The sale, which was conducted over a period of several days to reduce market disruption, secures valuable funding for the project without jeopardizing price stability. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
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The First Amendment protects the press precisely because a free press protects democracy.— Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2026
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But unionized workers aren’t the only ones Gloria protects.— U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
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The PathMaster capability ensures that supply lines remain open and that troops can maneuver effectively, which directly impacts mission success.— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the company's sheer scale ensures priority supply and premium pricing.— Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
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My favorite detail is the red ribbon on Giovanna’s right shoulder, which fastens her sleeve to her dress and floats over the darkness.— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Aquazzura’s signature swirling ankle strap curves upward from the sides of the shoe and fastens the 105mm heel with a slim buckle.— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
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Carmona brings tenacity, experience and the kind of calm, functional play style that earns camp opportunities.— Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
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The winner of this matchup earns the seventh playoff seed.— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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Matriarchy is a force that protects and defends, a force blunted and downgraded at every turn.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
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This support among white Christian voters has held since the 2024 election, with two-thirds of white evangelicals saying Trump defends people with religious beliefs similar to theirs, according to a Pew poll released Thursday.— Sarah Davis, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
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How the audience laughed, the poet assures us.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
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Made of reflective material, this leash assures the safety of both you and your pet when the sun goes down.— Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
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Netflix is betting that steady execution on its core business wins in a more crowded, consolidating market.— Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
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His idea was that once teams were eliminated from playoff contention, wins from that point on would count towards draft ranking points, with teams that accumulate the most such points getting the highest draft picks.— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Other demands from the Iranian delegation included the release of $6 billion in frozen assets, guarantees around its nuclear program and the right to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.— NPR Staff, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
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Today, as in all of mankind’s yesterdays, guarantees this type of song will never go out of style.— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
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