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as in defense
means or method of defending
this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower
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as in safety
the state of not being exposed to danger
the open boat offered no protection from the weather
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Recent Examples of protection
Ayman Soliman says deportation would be 'death sentence' Soliman lost his asylum protection, granted in 2018, in June.
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Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
The laws have weak privacy protections, and the United States doesn’t have comprehensive privacy legislation like the United Kingdom or the European Union.
—Jasmine Mithani, Them., 3 Sep. 2025
The vast majority currently do not enjoy TPS protections, and only about 5,000 currently have their TPS work permits as a result of ongoing litigation out of a federal district court in California.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
That means scaling microinsurance linked to early warning systems, adapting social protection programs to climate realities, and funding community savings groups directly.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
The laws have weak privacy protections, and the United States doesn’t have comprehensive privacy legislation like the United Kingdom or the European Union.
—Jasmine Mithani, Them., 3 Sep. 2025
The vast majority currently do not enjoy TPS protections, and only about 5,000 currently have their TPS work permits as a result of ongoing litigation out of a federal district court in California.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
That means scaling microinsurance linked to early warning systems, adapting social protection programs to climate realities, and funding community savings groups directly.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
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Reliable Robotics, which is bringing FAA-certifiable autonomy to commercial and defense aviation, aims to offer a convenient transportation medium.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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In the final moments, the Bearcat defense secured a clutch stop to seal the game.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Aug. 2025
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Now a protector of animals and a champion of the downtrodden, Sonja runs afoul of the tyrant Draygan (Robert Sheehan) and ends up enslaved alongside other gladiators for sport, ultimately leading a revolt alongside her new compatriots.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Bedding-wise, the set comes with a mattress protector, duvet insert, and pillows made of premium down materials, and a sheet and duvet cover set made of glossy Portuguese sateen.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
26 Aug. 2025
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Ahead of starting full production in August, the plant faced a slew of health and safety concerns filed with state government agencies, The Courier Journal previously reported, including concerns over chemical usage, adequate PPE and a bat infestation.—
Olivia Evans,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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In August, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 attorneys general in urging Instagram to make immediate changes to this new feature, an Instagram map, based on public safety and data privacy concerns, especially for children and domestic violence survivors.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The news coincides with the progress of SB 243 which requires that chatbot developers and companies implement safeguards, such as warning users that chatbots are not suitable for minors.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Getty Images The organ procurement process is complex, carefully regulated, and designed with many safeguards in place, but requires appropriate oversight to guarantee patient safety.—
James F. Markmann,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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In so doing, the courts largely cast aside a century of jurisprudence in which courts were deferential to the Commissioners’ role as guardians of their leagues.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Growing up, how did your parents or guardians talk about money?—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Tariffs can be an important tool to level the economic playing field and even bolster national security, but tariffs imposed without clear objectives impose a tax on working families and make our economy more uncertain.—
Derek Tran,
Oc Register,
1 Sep. 2025
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Collins pointed out that the foundation must raise nearly $5 million each year to appropriately compensate the hundreds of artists and stagecraft technicians, as well as support numerous year-round youth programs and maintain excellence in sound, staging and security.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Ukrainian and Western governments have accused North Korea of supplying significant amounts of ammunition and troops to support Russia's war, while Kyiv and its NATO backers have identified China as Moscow's prime source of materiel and a vital economic lifeline.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Real-time video feeds overlay critical data, including vehicle status, ammunition levels, and targeting information.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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On the team’s opening possession, Sherrod was flanked out and caught a pass before being rocked by a pair of South Florida defenders.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Aug. 2025
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Newcastle head to Paris two years on from the last meeting at the Parc des Princes, when another Tino, defender Livramento, was punished for an extremely harsh handball late on, denying a famous victory.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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