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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
Governor Lamont should return this bill to the legislature and insist on something narrower, more precise, and more consistent with constitutional protections for families.
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James R Mason, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Modern aircraft systems and cockpit alerts are designed to enhance safety, meaning alarms and delays are signs that protections are working.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
The vulnerability allowed attackers to bypass two-factor authentication protections after obtaining valid login credentials.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Union leaders trumpeted gains in SAG-AFTRA’s tentative contract with the major studios, citing stronger AI protections and the consolidation of previously separate pension plans.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The ruling stems from a long-running redistricting dispute over Alabama’s congressional map, which lower courts had previously found likely violated voting rights protections by diluting black voting strength.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
These platforms don't offer the same protections as credit cards.
—Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 12 May 2026
District records state that non-Chapter 21 contracts do not carry the same procedural protections as Chapter 21 ones do.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
The dispute reached the high court on the preliminary question of whether the administration’s decision to end protections should remain on hold while the challenge is being fully litigated.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
James R Mason, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Modern aircraft systems and cockpit alerts are designed to enhance safety, meaning alarms and delays are signs that protections are working.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
The vulnerability allowed attackers to bypass two-factor authentication protections after obtaining valid login credentials.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Union leaders trumpeted gains in SAG-AFTRA’s tentative contract with the major studios, citing stronger AI protections and the consolidation of previously separate pension plans.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The ruling stems from a long-running redistricting dispute over Alabama’s congressional map, which lower courts had previously found likely violated voting rights protections by diluting black voting strength.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
These platforms don't offer the same protections as credit cards.
—Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 12 May 2026
District records state that non-Chapter 21 contracts do not carry the same procedural protections as Chapter 21 ones do.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
The dispute reached the high court on the preliminary question of whether the administration’s decision to end protections should remain on hold while the challenge is being fully litigated.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protections
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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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The report also notes that 10 Republican state attorneys general have urged the SEC to closely examine OpenAI’s disclosures ahead of a potential public offering, while Congress has separately requested information about the company’s safeguards around conflicts of interest.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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On most plays, Division III defenders couldn’t even stay close.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Daigneault usually boasts an 11-man rotation that features the NBA’s reigning MVP (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander), a Defensive Player of the Year runner up (Chet Holmgren) and three wing defenders (Lu Dort, Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace).—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Meyers said protecting against the intrusions is a constant battle and as companies tighten their defenses, operatives will shift tactics.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Conventional missile defenses can be expensive and limited in ammunition, while laser systems can continue operating as long as the ship has sufficient electrical power.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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There are also liquid bird bath protectors to help keep water clean.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
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Contemporary practices The tremendous power of women as peace advocates and protectors of communities continues today.—
Marie-Claire Beaulieu,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
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Police with riot shields used tear gas and rubber bullets on the crowd, ABC Australia reported.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Another $3 million is going toward retrofitting bus shields for bus operators.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many of them will issue travel documents or approve custody decisions for a child only with the consent of all of their legal guardians, which is difficult to secure if one or both parents have been deported.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Depending on the nature of the concern, that may include wellness checks, threat assessment protocols, student support interventions, disciplinary processes, safety planning, or coordination with parents and guardians.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Some investment custodians may not recognize a power of attorney unless a specific document is officially attached to the account.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Customers can receive books documenting a watch’s history with blank pages in the back where future generations and custodians can write their names to continue the legacy of the treasured object.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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“Protections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protections. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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