strong safety
noun
: a safety in football who plays opposite the strong side of an offensive formation
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Jennifer Homendy, the chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which investigates air crashes, emphasized the airlines’ strong safety record, pointing out that, by contrast, more than 100 Americans die every day in car accidents.
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Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025
Wallace might be able to help a team looking for veteran depth at strong safety.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Psychological Safety: An organization with strong safety capabilities should also create an environment where employees feel safe to share concerns, report mistakes and suggest improvements without fear of retaliation.
—Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Four days later, in the Chiefs’ win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day, Kelce recognized a blitz by strong safety DeShon Elliott.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025
Wallace might be able to help a team looking for veteran depth at strong safety.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Psychological Safety: An organization with strong safety capabilities should also create an environment where employees feel safe to share concerns, report mistakes and suggest improvements without fear of retaliation.
—Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Four days later, in the Chiefs’ win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day, Kelce recognized a blitz by strong safety DeShon Elliott.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Strong safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20safety. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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