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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
In an email to Krebs, Valadon claimed that the repo’s commit logs show that GitHub’s default protections against committing secrets—protections designed to protect unwitting or unskilled developers against exactly this kind of stupidness—had been disabled by the repo’s administrator.
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Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Raman emphasized tenant protections and increased housing production, while presenting herself as an alternative to the current administration.
—City News Service, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Last month, Congress used the CRA to remove protections against mining for roughly 225,000 acres at the headwaters of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
—Scott Braden, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
In March, the DOJ launched similar investigations into California and Maine under the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, arguing that certain state policies may violate the Eighth Amendment’s protections against cruel and unusual punishment.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
Social Security survivor benefits generally receive the same federal protections as standard Social Security retirement or disability benefits.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The top target of complaints was Hillside Villa Apartments, a 124-unit complex in Chinatown where residents alleged 300% rent hikes after pandemic-era rent protections expired.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
But the union argues that FIFA’s data sharing violates California’s privacy protections.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 18 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
Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Raman emphasized tenant protections and increased housing production, while presenting herself as an alternative to the current administration.
—City News Service, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Last month, Congress used the CRA to remove protections against mining for roughly 225,000 acres at the headwaters of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
—Scott Braden, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
In March, the DOJ launched similar investigations into California and Maine under the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, arguing that certain state policies may violate the Eighth Amendment’s protections against cruel and unusual punishment.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
Social Security survivor benefits generally receive the same federal protections as standard Social Security retirement or disability benefits.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The top target of complaints was Hillside Villa Apartments, a 124-unit complex in Chinatown where residents alleged 300% rent hikes after pandemic-era rent protections expired.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
But the union argues that FIFA’s data sharing violates California’s privacy protections.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 18 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
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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Unlike the show’s first teaser, the new clip includes footage of Jordan using his power ring to manifest shields, take flight and even create counterfeit money.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 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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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 22 May. 2026.
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