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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
About 15 years after that, state lawmakers unanimously approved another critical piece of legislation to reinforce those protections while allowing Central Florida to grow with sensitivity and intelligence.
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Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
At the same time, enforcement must be carried out consistent with constitutional protections.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Tehran denied that, but Danish shipping and logistics company Maersk subsequently confirmed that one of its ships had traversed the strait with US protection.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
The group also plans to provide protection from cold to more than 150,000 people in need by 2028.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
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Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
At the same time, enforcement must be carried out consistent with constitutional protections.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Tehran denied that, but Danish shipping and logistics company Maersk subsequently confirmed that one of its ships had traversed the strait with US protection.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
The group also plans to provide protection from cold to more than 150,000 people in need by 2028.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
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During her first two-plus seasons on the local stage in Lemont, Pontrelli has been a standout from her impressive offensive stats to her versatility on defense.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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The Knicks also targeted the 7-footer on defense, repeatedly using pick-and-rolls to get Embiid matched up with point guard Jalen Brunson, who erupted for 35 points in 31 minutes.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Perry says her mother was also a fierce, if deeply flawed, protector, who was forced to become the sole provider as Perry’s father squandered his earnings.—
Pamela Chelin,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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In his most high-profile dispute, Valdez hit his own catcher, César Salazar, in the chest protector after a cross-up that some viewed as intentional.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The vote requests that the department’s all-civilian watchdog adopt new guidelines similar to San Francisco, which bars police officers from pulling people over for broken taillights and other minor equipment violations unless there is a safety threat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The mother-haver at Forster’s school could never trust in the safety of his awful secret.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Graf further noted that safeguards are already in place to protect the integrity of the proceedings, including limits on camera placement, courtroom decorum rules and restrictions on what attorneys can say publicly about the case.—
Adam Sabes , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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That means rules for high-risk uses of AI in employment, housing, lending, health care, education and public services, strong consumer privacy protections, safeguards against deepfakes and fraud and special protections for children.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Police said the suspect was detained and used a gun owned by a legal guardian.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Entrants must be in grades 5-12; a parent/guardian must submit for students aged 12 and younger.—
Keith Sharon,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Agents, forced to work without pay, called in sick; security lines metastasized, sometimes snaking out to the curb.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Jeanine Pirro were attending the April 25 event at the Washington Hilton when Cole Tomas Allen allegedly ran through a security checkpoint and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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When Yoon was in office, Kim was embroiled in a series of scandals that hurt her husband’s approval rating and provided relentless political ammunition to his rivals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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When Yoon was in office, Kim was embroiled in scandals that hurt her husband’s approval rating and provided political ammunition to his rivals.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Washington struck quickly after Pride defender Rafaelle lost Cantore on the attack.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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San Diego Wave forward Ludmila drew a foul in the box on Bay defender Aldana Cometti in the 15th minute.—
Phuoc Nguyen,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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