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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
Heymann said that if lower courts apply the Cox holding to all service providers that host potentially infringing material, many types of companies will have broad protection against copyright claims.
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ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Turn on stronger login protection where possible and treat urgent messages with caution.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
That means your own carrier provides up to $50,000 in personal injury protection, regardless of who caused the crash.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
The suit alleges violations of federal and New Jersey consumer protection laws.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 11 May 2026
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ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Turn on stronger login protection where possible and treat urgent messages with caution.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
That means your own carrier provides up to $50,000 in personal injury protection, regardless of who caused the crash.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
The suit alleges violations of federal and New Jersey consumer protection laws.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
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Combined with anemic fundraising, a payment to her former criminal defense lawyer left her with just $11,000 in cash in her campaign account as of March 31.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Hamilton may face Senate scrutiny over his lack of experience leading an emergency management agency, though his defense of FEMA’s federal role has earned respect among disaster management professionals.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 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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Following community debate over safety versus access to alternative mobility options, city leaders in La Mesa voted to ban e-bike use for riders under 12.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The surrogacy process has safeguards in place to ensure the safety of all parties involved.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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This transparency is a constitutional safeguard.—
Richard Salgado,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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And that may ultimately define the next phase of AI transformation—not autonomy alone, but the systems, safeguards and leadership models built around it.—
Mira Tzur,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Of course, none of this would be possible if the DOJ and Blanche happened to remember the department’s own function as the ostensible guardian of the rule of law.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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In California, babies between 15 days and 6 months can only work for 20 minutes at a time and spend two hours on set per day; also mandatory is a nurse, a guardian and a studio teacher, who ensures the baby’s wellbeing is looked after.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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None have actively traded individual securities while in office.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The agency will also work with law enforcement to increase security around the dam.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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And the Lakers — loaded with trade ammunition and cap space and forever wishing on star players — are going to be expected to make a play.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Flight 4765 was scheduled to fly from Denver to Phoenix on Sunday, May 10, when someone aboard found an ammunition magazine on the plane, Frontier said in a statement to USA TODAY this week.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Jokanovic had collected 14 kills by the time the third set had ended, and one of them grazed the top of two Ball State defenders’ heads before hitting the court for the set-winner in the third frame.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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San Diego opened the scoring early in the second half as Dudinha’s shot went in off a deflection from defender Sarah Gorden in the 49th minute.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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