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Recent Examples of safeguarding
Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
If members had not agreed on the new safeguarding changes, a vote on Israel’s participation could have been held, the EBU said.
—Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
Every club now has in-house counsel, teams of lawyers that can run into double figures, tasked with overseeing commercial deals, safeguarding, tax and finance.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
This increase in digitalization makes the safeguarding of health and patient data urgent and is a basic requirement for the functioning of the digital health system.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Feb. 2023
Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The Superior Court of California plays an important role in safeguarding children under its jurisdiction.
—ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
These grants are usually in the six-figure range, says Ohinata, and are used for consultations, awareness-raising, and other safeguarding efforts.
—Kristin Houser, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
In addition to leading global sustainability, Pilar oversees Cargill’s corporate responsibility and global communications functions, focusing on investing in and empowering local communities, and building and safeguarding the company’s brand and reputation.
—Pilar Cruz, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The complaints are being handled by Lindsay Brandon, the WTA’s director of safeguarding, according to two sources briefed on the matter who were not authorized to speak publicly.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The two also share a passion for cinemas, as Scott recently shared in a profile with Rolling Stone the importance of safeguarding the theatergoing experience.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Only then can alarm systems fulfill their intended purpose – supporting crews, safeguarding lives, and ensuring safer voyages for all.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Leaders from across the tech sector, academia, and beyond gathered to explore how to implement responsible AI and ensure safeguarding while fostering innovation, at a roundtable convened by TIME in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 21.
—Ayesha Javed, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Executives and boards need to realize that choices made about the gathering, storing, and safeguarding of data have a direct impact on the risk and reputation of the company.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
If members had not agreed on the new safeguarding changes, a vote on Israel’s participation could have been held, the EBU said.
—Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
Every club now has in-house counsel, teams of lawyers that can run into double figures, tasked with overseeing commercial deals, safeguarding, tax and finance.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
This increase in digitalization makes the safeguarding of health and patient data urgent and is a basic requirement for the functioning of the digital health system.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Feb. 2023
Verb
Within Disney, D’Amaro is known for his consensus-building style, his mastery of Disney’s distinct culture and for safeguarding its beloved brands.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The Superior Court of California plays an important role in safeguarding children under its jurisdiction.
—ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
These grants are usually in the six-figure range, says Ohinata, and are used for consultations, awareness-raising, and other safeguarding efforts.
—Kristin Houser, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
In addition to leading global sustainability, Pilar oversees Cargill’s corporate responsibility and global communications functions, focusing on investing in and empowering local communities, and building and safeguarding the company’s brand and reputation.
—Pilar Cruz, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The complaints are being handled by Lindsay Brandon, the WTA’s director of safeguarding, according to two sources briefed on the matter who were not authorized to speak publicly.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The two also share a passion for cinemas, as Scott recently shared in a profile with Rolling Stone the importance of safeguarding the theatergoing experience.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Only then can alarm systems fulfill their intended purpose – supporting crews, safeguarding lives, and ensuring safer voyages for all.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Leaders from across the tech sector, academia, and beyond gathered to explore how to implement responsible AI and ensure safeguarding while fostering innovation, at a roundtable convened by TIME in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 21.
—Ayesha Javed, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguarding
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Free-solo climber Alex Honnold was reportedly paid about $500,000 to climb the Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or protection, an act that carried a nontrivial risk of death.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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These plans are not insurance, and therefore not subject to the Affordable Care Act's rules or protections, says Joann Volk, a professor at Georgetown University who studies private insurance markets.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Even with the long-term shift toward electoral democracy intact, the setback shows the importance of protecting political liberty during emergencies.—
Chelsea Follett,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
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As the border fence rises, some say California state officials should be leading the charge on protecting local wildlife — and so far have not.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Her lawsuit alleges that, as a fiduciary, Northern Trust had a legal duty to protect the assets in her trust estate by maintaining internal safeguards.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the letter, Baker argued that sports prediction markets lack key safeguards found in traditional sports betting, including higher age restrictions and robust monitoring, and said those gaps have contributed to harassment of student-athletes.—
Sofia Chierchio,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The toughest matchup in the district is unquestionably Arlington Bowie, a defending district champion.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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Boswell is the defending 6A Division II state champion and the Carroll girls rank sixth in the state among Class 6A teams.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Tens of millions of Iranians rely on the regime for their livelihood, and tens of thousands of fathers and sons serve in the security forces that would be targeted.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in separate statements, praised the security forces for the operations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mercury is in your sign, squaring breakthrough Uranus in your 4th House of Roots, challenging you to consider new ideas while guarding your foundations.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the Lakers need someone who can start halves guarding the point of attack.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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In defense of the project, the developers say low-income housing is greatly needed in Placer County, and the population boom would support growth for local businesses.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Celtics opened with one of their most dominant quarters of the season, outscoring the Blazers 32-11 through balanced offense and smothering defense.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Safeguarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguarding. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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