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safekeeping

noun

ˈsāf-ˈkē-piŋ

Definition of safekeeping

as in custody

responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something while she was away on business, the single mom entrusted her daughter into her in-laws' safekeeping

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Recent Examples of safekeeping The scorpions have been handed over to a wildlife facility for safekeeping, while officials assess their market value. — CBS News, 15 June 2026 In the meantime, the crew has been parsing out set pieces, props and costumes for safekeeping until a new home is found. — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 Authorities took possession of the device for evidence and safekeeping. — Miami Herald, 3 June 2026 After Erceg marveled that Casarona would give him his personal coin, and it was handed to a Royals’ observer for safekeeping, Erceg beamed. — Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for safekeeping

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When several of the women refused to surrender the children to Xuan and Zhang after abuse allegations surfaced last year, Majerus said, the couple’s attorney discouraged them from fighting for custody.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
The suspect was identified as Blair, who was taken into custody and later transported to a hospital for evaluation.

— Mark Morales, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

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While we are relieved that Heidi has received medical care and is safe, we are outraged by this unwarranted attack on a journalist doing her job and urge a thorough investigation and follow-through from authorities.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
The foundation has also supported Dell Children’s Medical Center, which opened in 2007, and the Dell Pediatric Research Institute, helping expand access to specialized children’s care and medical research in the region.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

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