the agreed line was to involve at several points the withdrawal of French troops from positions which they had quite securely held.
Examples of securely
securely
Bring points of the triangles up over filling and tuck securely under wide ends.
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The peanut is at the bottom of the tube, which is fastened securely to her cage.
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Donations to the BTL Small Grant Program can be made securely online or by mail.
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That said, it fits snugly and securely without being a B-word to pop on and off.
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Close bag securely and refrigerate six hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
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League rules state helmets must be worn and fastened securely with a chin strap.
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Secure a dry bag securely inside a boat to keep it safe in the event of capsize.
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Attach the label securely to your bag before handing it to the baggage stewards.
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The battery must also be securely attached to the wheelchair or mobility device.
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In a secure manner; in a manner free from danger; "she held the child securely"
In a confident and unselfconscious manner; "he acts very securely in front of the camera"
In a manner free from fear or risk; "the outcome of expansion in the sixties and seventies will be an academic hierarchy securely supported by scholastic selection"
In an invulnerable manner; "the agreed line was to involve at several points the withdrawal of French troops from positions which they had quite securely held"
(secure) free from fear or doubt; easy in mind; "he was secure that nothing will be held against him"
(secure) procure: get by special effort; "He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed"
(secure) free from danger or risk; "secure from harm"; "his fortune was secure"; "made a secure place for himself in his field"
(secure) fasten: cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"
To make secure (in all the above senses); Free from attack or danger; protected; Free from the danger of theft; safe; Free from the risk of eavesdropping, interception or discovery; secret; Free from anxiety or doubt; unafraid; Firm and not likely to fail; stable; Free from the risk of financial ...