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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 Congress, after MAHA activists lobbied against such protections in a funding bill, they were removed.
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Sejal Govindarao, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The Baltimore County Council passed two bills Monday evening to increase protections for immigrant communities.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Trump has repeatedly violated laws — for example, by firing hundreds of thousands of civil servants against their statutory protections and abolishing agencies created by Congress.
—Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
In his ongoing federal litigation, Tucker contends MSU violated his due process protections as a public university employee and, by allegedly treating him worse than white personnel, constituted race discrimination.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
State lawmakers advanced legislation that could strip some protections for people living long term in hotels, the AJC’s Matt Reynolds reports.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Environmental groups argue that rollbacks of land protections amount to attacks on American land resources.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
But during the searches, personal and even intimate content has also been exposed, leading to complaints that the practice violates constitutional protections of private life.
—Cnn, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
While emergency medical services face significant financial and operational pressures, state reforms have shown that patient protections and system sustainability can go hand in hand.
—Armin Pazooki, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Sejal Govindarao, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The Baltimore County Council passed two bills Monday evening to increase protections for immigrant communities.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Trump has repeatedly violated laws — for example, by firing hundreds of thousands of civil servants against their statutory protections and abolishing agencies created by Congress.
—Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
In his ongoing federal litigation, Tucker contends MSU violated his due process protections as a public university employee and, by allegedly treating him worse than white personnel, constituted race discrimination.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
State lawmakers advanced legislation that could strip some protections for people living long term in hotels, the AJC’s Matt Reynolds reports.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Environmental groups argue that rollbacks of land protections amount to attacks on American land resources.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
But during the searches, personal and even intimate content has also been exposed, leading to complaints that the practice violates constitutional protections of private life.
—Cnn, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
While emergency medical services face significant financial and operational pressures, state reforms have shown that patient protections and system sustainability can go hand in hand.
—Armin Pazooki, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protections
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Instead of using those safeguards, the administration has layered additional education spending on top of the Blueprint, increasing long-term obligations while ignoring current fiscal constraints.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
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Prioritize flow, because smart pacing safeguards quality.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Excitement for young defenders in Year 2 The Panthers’ 2025 draft class has earned rave reviews over the past several months.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
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The 24-year-old succeeds against all three levels of the pass defense, blocks well against defensive backs and even front-seven defenders and runs for yards off jet-motion touches, screens and downfield passes.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Russian Defense Ministry said its air defenses downed 95 Ukrainian drones overnight over several regions, the Azov Sea and Crimea, which Russia illegally annexed in 2014.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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But the Chiefs desperately need to find a true lead back this offseason— someone who can either force defenses to respect the run or can punish those who don’t.—
Sam McDowell
February 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some screen protectors can also dampen whatever color benefits CoE tech produces.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Because both operate better as income protectors versus income producers, experts recommend limiting the precious metal portion of your portfolio to a maximum of 10%.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The mirror shields samples from the laser that triggers terahertz emission.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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There's also a vital element of resource management that plays a role in every encounter, forcing players to juggle power distribution between shields, weapons, and engines while also managing heat levels within their craft.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Remember parents, guardians and adults make mistakes.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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In an email sent to students’ guardians on Friday, the district said an altercation occurred between students just outside Raytown South High School during dismissal of school for the day.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2026
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The first stop was Melin Tregwynt, a historic woolen mill founded in 1841 that is still one of the most influential custodians of the Welsh textile tradition.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
5 Feb. 2026
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The board also approved cutting positions at multiple school sites, including assistant principals, high school teachers, special education specialists, custodians and secretaries, as well as the district’s only communications director.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Protections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protections. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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