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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
Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026
That ongoing protection matters for families, too.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
The program was reposted widely on Youtube and other social media platforms, leading CBS to initially fire off copyright protection notices.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 25 May 2026
Expect Polish, Italian, Brazilian, and Filipino legislators to lean on Magnifica Humanitas as cover for AI labor-protection legislation that looked aggressive a week ago.
—Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026
That ongoing protection matters for families, too.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
The program was reposted widely on Youtube and other social media platforms, leading CBS to initially fire off copyright protection notices.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 25 May 2026
Expect Polish, Italian, Brazilian, and Filipino legislators to lean on Magnifica Humanitas as cover for AI labor-protection legislation that looked aggressive a week ago.
—Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
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Even Donovan Mitchell’s 31-point performance wasn’t enough to keep Cleveland competitive as the Knicks’ defense smothered the Cavaliers’ perimeter attack for the fourth straight game.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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In Golden State’s two losses to Indiana and Chicago, the Valkyries struggled when defenses pressed up against their guards and forced them to take tough shots at the rim with the shot clock running down.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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His nanny was his fierce protector and insulated him from the depredations of Nazis and their enablers, baptizing him and teaching him to handily hurl anti-Jewish epithets to fit in.—
Ron Kampeas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Thanks to their historic ability to maintain value and even rise in price when market conditions deteriorate, both metals are considered worthwhile for those looking for a portfolio protector.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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After guests complete extensive health forms, obtain medical approval and attend a mandatory safety briefing the day prior to the trip, they’re whisked by private chauffeurs to the international airport, where either a massive Airbus A340 or a more cozy Gulfstream G550 jet awaits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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After the government detected and attacked them, Raúl was one of only 12 fighters who reached safety in the Sierra Maestra mountains.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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The possibilities for fraud in such scenarios are significant, so associations should put in place safeguards and protocols to diminish the potential for abuse.—
Meily Perez,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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This creates a greater need for safeguards, transparency, failover planning and awareness of unintended downstream consequences.—
Ken Nizam,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The legislation requires minors under 16 to link their social media accounts to a legal guardian to ensure supervision and prohibits platforms from using addictive features such as infinite scroll and the automatic play of videos.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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Emphasising nature's power to protect this sleeping guardian is Gaia, or Mother Nature.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Plus, the adjustable back strap adds a little extra security for busy travel days.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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Productions rely on these outside contractors and vendors, gig workers, security, caterers, VFX houses, soundstage owners, below-the-line workers and more.—
Joseph M. Singer,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Such civil orders require a person to surrender or sell their firearms and bar them from having guns or ammunition.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Russia has held a massive firepower advantage throughout the entire war, thanks in large part to its deep Soviet-era stocks of heavy artillery ammunition.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026
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The bill's defenders will say that something is better than nothing, that federal law will eventually preempt the patchwork, and that a catastrophic-harm standard is at least enforceable.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Today, everyone in the world who doesn't stay silent and who helps Ukraine is a defender of life.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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