How to Use safekeeping in a Sentence

safekeeping

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  • So the long-term safekeeping of the records was very much on Eldredge’s mind.
    — Emily Lin, The Conversation, 23 Dec. 2020
  • During this time, the church bell was given to the Methodist church across the street for safekeeping.
    — Laura Bednar, cleveland, 2 Dec. 2019
  • In the meantime, the plastic foam beasts will remain locked in the kitchen for safekeeping.
    — Danica Kirka, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2022
  • The caller claimed to be from the US Marshals Service and told the man to wire his savings—$9,800—to the scammer for safekeeping.
    — Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2020
  • Some of the new seed has been returned to Svalbard for safekeeping.
    — Adrian Higgins, idahostatesman, 28 Feb. 2018
  • Fans gave him a standing ovation, and the ball was tossed from play for Dubon’s safekeeping.
    — John Shea, SFChronicle.com, 29 Aug. 2019
  • Nico’s did not obtain use of the liquor license, which state records say is in safekeeping.
    — Michael Klein, Philly.com, 12 Oct. 2017
  • But what happens in between? To the bank, your money isn’t just a pot of funds for safekeeping.
    — Talia Trackim, Washington Post, 6 July 2023
  • Once the 3-D model is complete, the Haida Nation will hold on to the files for safekeeping and to teach younger carvers.
    — Rachel Parsons, Scientific American, 29 June 2022
  • Quinn is able to escape with some of the creature’s armor, and sends it back home for safekeeping.
    — Bryan Bishop, The Verge, 8 Sep. 2018
  • Transferred to the safekeeping of Qatar, the middleman in the hostage deal, the money may be used only to buy food or medicine.
    — Karl Vick, Time, 20 Sep. 2023
  • That’s like handing the chickens over to the wolf for safekeeping, since PHA has its own blight issues.
    — Inga Saffron, Philly.com, 11 Apr. 2018
  • The lieutenant ordered the pack booked for safekeeping.
    — Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2017
  • While the owner has not been found, Wenzell told the Free Press that a local took the chicken in for safekeeping.
    — Minnah Arshad, Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2021
  • Police took her to the Westlake jail and her dog to the Westlake kennel for safekeeping.
    — Bruce Geiselman, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2021
  • The headstones are long gone, some smashed by vandals, some crushed to make pavers, the rest carted away for safekeeping.
    — John D'anna, azcentral, 11 Jan. 2020
  • The bag was taken to the police station for safekeeping.
    — Cheryl Higley, cleveland, 19 Dec. 2019
  • Theatre? spent the remainder of the war in Moridis’ safekeeping.
    — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, 15 Nov. 2019
  • Long story short, Jenny steals the scarab and passes it to Jaime for safekeeping.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The very first sequins were coins, sewn into clothes for safekeeping.
    — Jamie Lauren Keiles, Vox, 27 Nov. 2018
  • At less than 1 pound, this scale can be packed in a suitcase or stored in a cabinet for safekeeping.
    — Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2023
  • Easy to travel with, it can be wrapped around the handles of your straw carry-all for safekeeping and comfort.
    — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2023
  • After a third time in safekeeping, Graham said, he was fed up and vowed never to end up there again.
    — Aviva Stahl, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2021
  • In 1972, when McCoy had her own home built a few miles away, her father carried it over to the house and put it in the basement for safekeeping.
    — NBC News, 15 Oct. 2019
  • That night Robey and his wife put the briefcase under their mattress for safekeeping.
    — Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post, 16 May 2018
  • This lucky kitty was rescued as a likely stray and brought to Sun City 4 Paws for safekeeping.
    — The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
  • It was returned to the station for safekeeping and the postal service was advised of the incident.
    — cleveland, 31 Aug. 2023
  • George waited until his brother was asleep, then stashed the gun in his truck for safekeeping.
    — Jessica Pressler, Daily Intelligencer, 15 May 2018
  • After Diane's death, Tex asked his buddy Sheriff Sills to go out to his ranch and collect his guns for safekeeping.
    — Maureen Maher, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2024
  • The deputy contacted Florida Fish and Wildlife, who were able to transport the cubs to a secure location for safekeeping.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 1 Feb. 2024

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