The color green is sacred in Islam, which is why an emerald made such an ideal surface on which to inscribe a religious text. The gem itself is believed to have been mined in Colombia, home to the most spectacular green emeralds in the world.
Securing and Managing Our Borders. Protecting the nation's bordersâland, air, and seaâfrom the illegal entry of people, weapons, drugs, and contraband is vital to our homeland security, as well as economic prosperity. Over the past several years, DHS has deployed unprecedented levels of personnel, technology, and resources to the Southwest border.
Examples of secure in a Sentence. 1  We must secure the country's borders. 2  Secure your belongings under the seat. 3  secure a child safety seat. 4  The seat is secured to the base by three screws. 5  She scored a goal to secure the team's victory. 6  She secured the zoo's future with a handsome bequest. 7  He secured a loan using his house as collateral.