safety in numbers

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—used to say that people are safer when they are together in a group

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The cameras are intended to provide similar safety in numbers. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Oct. 2026 In hues from muddy browns to iridescent purples, grackles seek safety in numbers, for the most part, but perhaps warmth and socializing as well. — Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026 The other 31 bring value to the relationship as well, through safety in numbers. — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2026 What an interesting wrinkle that would be in a post-apocalyptic England whose human survivors have succumbed to cultishness in a desperate bid for self-preservation — not only because there’s safety in numbers, but also because there’s purpose in theology. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for safety in numbers

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“Safety in numbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safety%20in%20numbers. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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