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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
The agreement also includes protections against subcontracting and automation.
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Austin Turner, CBS News, 9 June 2026
In April, Anthropic opted against releasing its latest model, Mythos, expressing concern that the tool could be used to bypass cybersecurity protections across the internet.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Aho said Vanguard Energy has secured a contract with strong protections, including maintaining ownership of the fuel stored on the island, control over whom the company would sell the fuel to, and the ability to monitor and inspect the fuel in storage.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
The vulnerability is a local privilege escalation, meaning it can be chained to a separate vulnerability to give users or processes with low-level privileges the ability to defeat OS protections and gain full SYSTEM rights needed to install malware.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Becerra, 68, came up in Los Angeles politics in the 1980s and has long supported policies to expand protections and resources for immigrants with or without legal status.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
When the Slaughter case was argued in December, some of the conservative justices seemed to suggest that the Fed had more protections than other agencies.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 9 June 2026
And the risk of evictions, or losing the very protections that keep us housed are too great.
—Jasmin Sanchez, New York Daily News, 9 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
Austin Turner, CBS News, 9 June 2026
In April, Anthropic opted against releasing its latest model, Mythos, expressing concern that the tool could be used to bypass cybersecurity protections across the internet.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Aho said Vanguard Energy has secured a contract with strong protections, including maintaining ownership of the fuel stored on the island, control over whom the company would sell the fuel to, and the ability to monitor and inspect the fuel in storage.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
The vulnerability is a local privilege escalation, meaning it can be chained to a separate vulnerability to give users or processes with low-level privileges the ability to defeat OS protections and gain full SYSTEM rights needed to install malware.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Becerra, 68, came up in Los Angeles politics in the 1980s and has long supported policies to expand protections and resources for immigrants with or without legal status.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
When the Slaughter case was argued in December, some of the conservative justices seemed to suggest that the Fed had more protections than other agencies.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 9 June 2026
And the risk of evictions, or losing the very protections that keep us housed are too great.
—Jasmin Sanchez, New York Daily News, 9 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
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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Asked about 1994, Argentine coach Nestor Lorenzo avoided it like Diaz does defenders, talking about preparation and focus and logistics.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Herbert was hit more times by opposing defenders than any other quarterback in 2025.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 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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For fleeing the likes of active war zones and relentless mercenaries hot on your tracks (and, of course, living to tell the tale), Mammoth bulletproofs all the windows and protects them from closer blunt force – or hot-firing shrapnel – with MOLLE-style blast shields.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 June 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 bill also encourages private professional guardians to meet with the allegedly disabled adult prior to being appointed to the case or as soon as is feasible.—
Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Parents must foot the bill for these guardians, and split the cost based on their income.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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