strong safety

noun

: a safety in football who plays opposite the strong side of an offensive formation

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To qualify, each beach must satisfy more than 30 criteria focused on clean water, responsible environmental practices, strong safety measures such as lifeguards and signage, and efforts to educate visitors on protecting the ecosystem. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026 Recovery efforts should maximize opportunity, competition, workforce participation, and value for taxpayers while maintaining strong safety and quality standards. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026 Haulcy, a third-round pick out of LSU, offers more versatility on the back end than last year’s starting strong safety, Nick Cross, who joined the Washington Commanders in free agency. James Boyd, New York Times, 13 May 2026 Project Labor Agreements that guarantee prevailing wage, collective bargaining rights, and strong safety protections are essential to making sure housing development benefits workers as much as developers. Madeline Armstrong, Oc Register, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for strong safety

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First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of strong safety was in 1970

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“Strong safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20safety. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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