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Recent Examples of safeguarding
George Caulkin, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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
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
Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Coventry said at a news conference last week that the IOC has a safeguarding unit that monitors the organization’s social media platforms for hateful messages.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The Legislature is seeking to overhaul Florida’s voucher program with the goal of not only making sure students are funded properly, but also safeguarding taxpayer money — more than $4 billion of state funds go into sustaining the universal voucher program.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Administrator Lee Zeldin said the changes are meant to support electricity grid reliability while safeguarding human health and the environment.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
Shock absorbers built into the base of the structure, meanwhile, will be tasked with safeguarding the telescope from the threat posed by earthquake tremors.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The article warned that unrecovered wreckage could reveal not only technical details but also strategic operational patterns, making effective and timely salvage operations a critical factor in safeguarding China’s military edge at sea.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
That means protecting worker rights, preventing algorithmic discrimination, safeguarding privacy, and ensuring transparency in AI systems used in employment, housing, and public services.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
In 2021, the global significance of tatreez was recognized by UNESCO, when it was added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a safeguarding measure to ensure its preservation.
—Zoe Whitfield, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
Huntley is also part of a nearly 100-strong WhatsApp community of Newcastle academy alumni, which is regularly updated by Julie Smith, the safeguarding and wellbeing manager.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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
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
Our work is complex and consequential and includes recruiting and training thousands of election judges, managing voting equipment and ballots, and safeguarding every vote cast.
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Coventry said at a news conference last week that the IOC has a safeguarding unit that monitors the organization’s social media platforms for hateful messages.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The Legislature is seeking to overhaul Florida’s voucher program with the goal of not only making sure students are funded properly, but also safeguarding taxpayer money — more than $4 billion of state funds go into sustaining the universal voucher program.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Administrator Lee Zeldin said the changes are meant to support electricity grid reliability while safeguarding human health and the environment.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
Shock absorbers built into the base of the structure, meanwhile, will be tasked with safeguarding the telescope from the threat posed by earthquake tremors.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The article warned that unrecovered wreckage could reveal not only technical details but also strategic operational patterns, making effective and timely salvage operations a critical factor in safeguarding China’s military edge at sea.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
That means protecting worker rights, preventing algorithmic discrimination, safeguarding privacy, and ensuring transparency in AI systems used in employment, housing, and public services.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
In 2021, the global significance of tatreez was recognized by UNESCO, when it was added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a safeguarding measure to ensure its preservation.
—Zoe Whitfield, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguarding
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In space, there is no atmosphere to protect your satellites, and the Earth’s magnetic field offers little protection as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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The reactor is located about 300 yards, or roughly 900 feet, from the Columbia River, making environmental protection a key priority.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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But as technology evolved and proliferated, privacy laws repeatedly fell short in protecting California’s students — at the same time that the federal government has tried to collect increasing amounts of personal information, Addis said.—
Adam Echelman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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The active component in milk thistle seeds, silymarin, has been shown in some studies to increase glutathione levels naturally up to 35-50% by protecting liver cells and supporting their function.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Regarding the involvement of former CEOs in institutional decision-making, Molinaroli notes that their practical insights could be tapped more frequently through diverse councils, clear mandates, and rigorous conflict-of-interest safeguards to prevent undue influence.—
Nia Bowers,
Ascend Agency,
20 Feb. 2026
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This lawsuit is a necessary constitutional safeguard.—
Chris Alexander,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
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After sweeping España and taking an emotional victory over defending MLS Cup champion Inter Miami in front of 75,000 fans at the Coliseum, LAFC visits Houston for a league match on Saturday having outscored the opposition 10-1.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The number of serious settler attacks including shootings, arson and other violent crimes has increased sharply each year since far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir, who spent his law career defending Jews who attacked Palestinians, became national security minister.—
AREF TUFAHA,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff for policy and a homeland security adviser, both described Renée Good and Alex Pretti as domestic terrorists after immigration agents fatally shot them last month in separate incidents in Minneapolis.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Half way through the lunch there was a very grand arrival and a buzz of security as a jeep pulled up.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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He is known to be a tough-nosed defender capable of guarding four-to-five positions on the court.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Limited rib mobility interferes with the ability to breathe deeply, triggering your body’s stress response, which increases muscle tensing as a guarding mechanism.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Greater European defense cooperation is popular across Europe — but there are challenges, warned Liana Fix, senior fellow for Europe at the Council on Foreign Relations.—
Domi Suskova,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Aid to Ukraine is slow and increases in NATO defense budgets to 5% of national income are pledged for nine years from now – when few current leaders will be in power.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Safeguarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguarding. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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