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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
sent troops to secure the city
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as in to fasten
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 to win
to receive as return for effort
finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications
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as in confident
having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities
he's so secure about winning the marathon that he's practically spent the prize money
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as in safe
not exposed to the threat of loss or injury
the fortress was thought to be secure against attack
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as in protecting
providing safety
escaped to a secure location
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a fund that should provide them with a secure income in their retirement
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