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as in safeguards
means or method of defending
this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower
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as in defenders
someone that protects
the bodyguard was her protection from overzealous fans
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Recent Examples of protections
Some of this aligns with what Mamdani is trying to do in the city, but the particulars are different — how does a federal approach to tenant protections even work?
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 2 June 2026
The next governor must ensure that any lithium development includes real protections, real accountability, and real investment in environmental restoration.
—Daniela Flores, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
These concerns called for better legislation — tighter triggers, mandatory dual authorization, explicit anti-profiling protections.
—Desmon Yancy, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Despite their conviction that government makes things worse, 78% of disillusioned voters support the Roosevelt Institute’s Good Life Agenda—a sweeping platform of healthcare affordability, living wages, expanded retirement security, housing investment, and worker protections.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Sacramento received Zach LaVine, Sidy Cissoko, three first-round draft picks and three second-round draft picks, although one of the first-round picks was conveyed as two second-round picks due to protections.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
In Washington State, the National Domestic Workers Alliance successfully updated the Workers’ Bill of Rights, extending protections to a workforce that is disproportionately women of color who have largely been excluded for a century.
—Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026
Under current law, Florida homeowners generally must maintain permanent residency in the state to keep homestead protections, which can significantly reduce property-tax bills and limit annual increases in taxable value.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
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, 26 May 2026
Clio Chang, Curbed, 2 June 2026
The next governor must ensure that any lithium development includes real protections, real accountability, and real investment in environmental restoration.
—Daniela Flores, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
These concerns called for better legislation — tighter triggers, mandatory dual authorization, explicit anti-profiling protections.
—Desmon Yancy, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Despite their conviction that government makes things worse, 78% of disillusioned voters support the Roosevelt Institute’s Good Life Agenda—a sweeping platform of healthcare affordability, living wages, expanded retirement security, housing investment, and worker protections.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Sacramento received Zach LaVine, Sidy Cissoko, three first-round draft picks and three second-round draft picks, although one of the first-round picks was conveyed as two second-round picks due to protections.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
In Washington State, the National Domestic Workers Alliance successfully updated the Workers’ Bill of Rights, extending protections to a workforce that is disproportionately women of color who have largely been excluded for a century.
—Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026
Under current law, Florida homeowners generally must maintain permanent residency in the state to keep homestead protections, which can significantly reduce property-tax bills and limit annual increases in taxable value.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
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, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protections
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Patients showing symptoms are examined at the clinic before being referred to larger treatment centers, exposing doctors and nurses to potential infection with minimal safeguards.—
Mark Banchereau,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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The federal government plays by different rules than private collectors, though, and certain obligations can reach your benefits regardless of the safeguards that block everyone else.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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On the plus side, both were in attendance at Thursday’s practice, looking to again become top-tier defenders for the Bears in 2026.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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When defenders rely on recognition and attackers design artifacts to be single-use, the advantage shifts.—
Ken Ammon,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Perhaps alarmingly, the city’s air defenses appeared to be less active during the final wave of Russian strikes on Tuesday morning, with CNN producers hearing ongoing explosions, but not the sound of counter-systems firing.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Or that Texas Tech, in Lubbock, winds up with one of the best defenses in the country without NIL?—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The Thunder’s perimeter defense sometimes feels impenetrable and is anchored on the back line by Chet Holmgren, one of the best rim protectors in basketball.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Healthcare workers become targets instead of protectors.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes.com,
25 May 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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The move came after another night of standoffs between law enforcement and demonstrators at the facility, as protesters could be seen in photographs and videos fighting over barricades as police used riot shields to push them back.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Parents or legal guardians must opt into the program by filing an IRS form for a qualifying child, and other account custodians can contribute up to an additional $5,000 per child annually in post-tax funds.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Staff is coordinating a reunification process, and all parents and guardians should report to La Loma Junior High to pick up their student.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Parents or legal guardians must opt into the program by filing an IRS form for a qualifying child, and other account custodians can contribute up to an additional $5,000 per child annually in post-tax funds.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The Enthoven family refer to themselves as custodians of Spier, an indication of their long-view commitment to their 620-ha parcel of land.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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“Protections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protections. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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