as in protecting
to drive danger or attack away from
vowed to use any means necessary to bulwark the country against attack
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The bill aligns forest practices with the state’s 30×30 goals for environmental protection and reducing climate risk by protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030.—
Evan Mills,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026 -
Jones was federally charged in 2022 with agreeing to take bribes from a red-light camera company executive in exchange for protecting the company from adverse legislation in Springfield.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Venezuela’s bullpen, which was dominant in its quarterfinal upset over defending champion Japan on Saturday and its semifinal win against tournament darling Italy on Monday, picked up where Rodriguez left off.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Venezuela overcame a 2-0, fourth-inning deficit after rebounding from a three-run hole to beat defending champion Japan in a quarterfinal and reached the final for the first time after losing to South Korea in its only previous semifinal appearance in 2009.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The treasurer’s office is responsible for safeguarding billions in public funds.—
Jodi Balma,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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These facilities specialize in safeguarding bullion for institutional clients, financial institutions and retirement accounts.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Independent of being a parent who works from home, Meghan is also conscious of shielding her team from the distraction of children.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Stella tiptoed from the proscenium arch, shielding her eyes from the glare of the footlights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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There’s some irony to guarding parks against the showcases of an industry dedicated to tree health and human safety.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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Socorro, 61, works overnight guarding a private-sector shop.—
Carmen Sesin,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Bulwarking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulwarking. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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