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extrications

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plural of extrication

as in safeguards

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But a follow-up investigation by the Oregon Health Authority, made public in February 2024, found the facility was still discharging vulnerable patients, including those with severe addiction, without proper safeguards.

— Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026
The Independent reported that the museum has conducted a vibration study and implemented safeguards amid concerns that race activity could affect artworks and historic structures.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of safeguards

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But in the days since Haitians suffered one of the biggest losses of immigration protections in recent memory, few customers have stopped by his Fort Lauderdale shop to purchase any of it.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
Meta plans to strengthen these protections as the glasses become more capable.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

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Under state law, stocks and other securities can be presumed abandoned after a three-year period tied to the owner’s address and lack of communication with the company or financial institution holding the investment.

— Mark Lewyn, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026
Their practices also include administrative law, white-collar defense, commercial litigation and securities litigation, according to the site.

— Laura Romero, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of securities

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All told, the Falcons made it through the first week of training camp with no major injuries and several other players trending positively in their recoveries.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Police said the reports resulted in investigators serving 12 residential search warrants, which led to 12 arrests and three gun recoveries.

— Jose Fabian, CBS News, 30 July 2026

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However, last year’s team featured a nauseating number of guards, so these Bulls boast a crowded frontcourt and aren’t in dire need of Mathurin’s skill set.

— Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Currently, state law restricts open carry of firearms only in public buildings with security measures like metal detectors and guards.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

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