safe seat

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a political seat that is very likely to be won by a particular party

seatADJECTIVE + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • The party is confident of holding onto its safe seat in the upcoming election.
  • Historically, this constituency has always been a safe seat for the ruling party.
  • Winning a safe seat allows a candidate to focus on national issues rather than local campaigning.
  • Many veteran politicians are often placed in safe seats to ensure their re-election.
  • The opposition hopes to challenge even the most safe seats in the next general election.
  • She inherited a safe seat from her predecessor, making her path to Parliament easier.
  • A safe seat can sometimes lead to complacency among elected officials.
  • Despite its reputation as a safe seat, the recent by-election was surprisingly close.
  • They managed to turn a marginal constituency into a safe seat over several election cycles.
  • Candidates in safe seats typically have a much higher chance of winning.