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also egis
1
as in defense
means or method of defending
having no claim to the land under the aegis of the law, the cattle baron decided to claim it by force
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2
as in sponsorship
the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking
a medical study that was questioned by many because it was done under the aegis of a major pharmaceutical company
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Recent Examples of aegis
His tenure of just a few months overlapped with that of then-UCSD student Marc Geiger, who booked six rock shows shows that first season under the aegis of Marc Berman Concerts.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Crime abhors a vacuum, and in Tommy’s absence, the Peaky Blinders gang has reformed under the aegis of his sociopathic illegitimate son Duke (Barry Keoghan).
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
Unlike sportsbooks, prediction markets are available in all 50 states, operating under the aegis of the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rather than state regulation.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Two years later, Israel and the Palestinians, under the aegis of the Clinton administration, launched the Oslo peace talks.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Crime abhors a vacuum, and in Tommy’s absence, the Peaky Blinders gang has reformed under the aegis of his sociopathic illegitimate son Duke (Barry Keoghan).
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
Unlike sportsbooks, prediction markets are available in all 50 states, operating under the aegis of the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rather than state regulation.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Two years later, Israel and the Palestinians, under the aegis of the Clinton administration, launched the Oslo peace talks.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aegis
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But while defense contractors dropped Anthropic to comply with the DOD's order, the company's growth in the private sector only accelerated, as more businesses adopted its models and AI coding tools.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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The marketplace approach differs from traditional defense procurement programs.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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But unlike previous tournaments dominated by television commercials and corporate sponsorships, this World Cup may ultimately be defined by creators.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Moët & Chandon has doubled down on its partnership with Williams and its sponsorship of Formula 1 in an effort to boost sales amid a global slump in luxury spending.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
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Carpenter requested that her sister, Sarah, and her sister’s boyfriend, guitarist George Smith, be added to the protection order as well since the couple reside in her Los Angeles home.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Here, as ever, Kokopeli suggests that clinging to youthful talismans offers no protection against uncertainty, and reasserts the odd mix of disaffection and morbid glee produced by such reactionary impulses.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The unintended consequence was light pollution, and in a country with deep astronomical roots—both Johannes Kepler and Tycho Brahe had worked in an observatory there under imperial patronage—that mattered.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
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The event is held under the patronage of RAI Fiction and in media partnership with state broadcaster RAI, which has recognized Italian Global Series as an event of national importance.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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The latest the series can end is June 17; the shield stopping him from answering questions — not just about his past, but his present and future — is likely to stay in place.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Sherrill cited public safety concerns after officials reported protesters had set tires and chairs on fire, thrown makeshift projectiles and weaponized police shields.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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Between 2012 and 2015, Perry was also convicted of assault likely to cause great bodily injury, domestic violence, possession of ammunition as a felon and fleeing from police in Sacramento County, according to the criminal complaint.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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More picks offer more chances at fortifying their roster, or more trade ammunition to move up for a quarterback in a strong draft class next spring.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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The bear’s maker, FoloToy, initially stopped Kumma sales after the study was published to conduct a safety audit and to strengthen child-safety safeguards, the company said in a statement at the time.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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As part of its ongoing bargaining process to secure a new contract, the faculty association has been pushing for safeguards for those who use and those who refuse to use AI, professional development resources and protections for faculty intellectual property.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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The red leather booths and wooden bar date back to the early 20th century and the walls are covered in flags from American universities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Blessing later ran into a wall, disabling the vehicle.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Aegis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aegis. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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