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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
Such a propellant is already proven and is well-suited for the extreme conditions of space and meets current planetary protection requirements.
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New Atlas, 19 July 2025
Many QAnon adherents, particularly women, were drawn to the movement through such appeals to child protection.
—Art Jipson, The Conversation, 19 July 2025
The two platforms appear to be running a concert ticket resale practice which violates state consumer protection laws, prosecutors say.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 19 July 2025
This includes a robust landscape management plan to fire-harden the site, restore native vegetation, install an underground cistern to support emergency response, and embrace emerging exterior fire protection technologies.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
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New Atlas, 19 July 2025
Many QAnon adherents, particularly women, were drawn to the movement through such appeals to child protection.
—Art Jipson, The Conversation, 19 July 2025
The two platforms appear to be running a concert ticket resale practice which violates state consumer protection laws, prosecutors say.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 19 July 2025
This includes a robust landscape management plan to fire-harden the site, restore native vegetation, install an underground cistern to support emergency response, and embrace emerging exterior fire protection technologies.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
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Diggs, a former second-round pick out of Alabama, has been a key contributor for the Cowboys' defense for five seasons.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Hedging existing military capabilities with solutions from defense tech vendors not only complements what defense primes can do with large platforms (ships, planes and tanks) but also brings more competition to defense procurement with companies that can ramp manufacturing quickly.—
Michael Brown,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The Kryptonian — who grew up as Clark Kent on a farm in Smallville, Kan. — always believed a message left to him by these birth parents was an encouragement to use his powers to be a protector and hero.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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His Superman exudes that same affection, casting David Corenswet as a nice guy still trying to figure out the job of being the world’s protector.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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While administration officials tout the bill as a tool to enhance public safety, immigration experts caution that the funding far exceeds what's needed to target serious criminal offenders.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Another example cited by the health care system was that after setting a goal for its seven hospitals to achieve an A rating in safety from the Leapfrog Group, within five years each of the hospitals earned an A grade.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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Show who’s accountable, what safeguards exist, and why automation supports (not replaces) your workforce.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Similarly, Grok 4 may have had less emphasis on eliminating bias in its training or fewer safeguards in place to prevent such outputs.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
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All 17 plaintiffs are former foster youth or parents or guardians of former foster youth, and are listed in court documents as John Doe or Jane Doe plaintiffs.—
Theresa Clift
July 18,
Sacbee.com,
18 July 2025
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The deaths of at least 27 children and staff at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas have some parents and guardians questioning the safety of summer camps, especially as global warming increases risks of extreme weather.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
18 July 2025
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Upon arrival, players, coaches and spectators will be screened by security officers using handheld metal detectors and bag checks will also be conducted.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
14 July 2025
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Advertisement The President dismissed the persistent interest in Epstein as a distraction fueled by political sabotage, insisting that his administration was focused on issues that mattered—border security, the economy, energy independence, and cracking down on voter fraud.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
14 July 2025
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South Korean intelligence officials have estimated that the North has sent Russia roughly 13,000 soldiers and millions of artillery shells, and Ukrainian officials believe as much as 40% of Russia’s ammunition now comes from North Korea, Bloomberg reported.—
Mathias Hammer,
semafor.com,
13 July 2025
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Russia and North Korea’s alliance has strengthened, as seen in North Korea’s supply of troops and ammunition to the Ukrainian battlefield in support of Russia.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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But the comments continued to pour in, including warnings from some of Trump's top defenders that the issue is not going away and could have consequences in next year's midterm elections.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Newton possessed the speed to beat defenders, but had the strength of a fullback.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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