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sheepdogs safeguard the flock from attacks by wolves
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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
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Since the founding of the United States of America, women’s central role in safeguarding democracy has been overlooked—even as women have consistently, generation after generation, worked to protect it.
—Celina Stewart, Time, 8 Mar. 2026
If the regime falls, China would probably pursue pragmatic engagement with whatever authority emerges, safeguarding its economic interests in transactional fashion.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
These evaluations contribute to the development of a robust strategy for safeguarding the company’s assets, personnel, and clients.
—Malana Vantyler
march 6, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Skin experts agree that, just like choosing the right sunscreen for your face, safeguarding your scalp is essential.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
However, the greatest urgency, the Court majority decided, is safeguarding how parents choose to raise their children.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
But there are practical solutions to safeguarding these assets, according to Jesse Marks, CEO of Rihla Research & Advisory.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Understanding the distinctions in law enforcement authority, safeguarding private property and resident information, and seeking legal guidance when needed are essential components of responsible association governance.
—Peter S. Sachs, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 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
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.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Since the founding of the United States of America, women’s central role in safeguarding democracy has been overlooked—even as women have consistently, generation after generation, worked to protect it.
—Celina Stewart, Time, 8 Mar. 2026
If the regime falls, China would probably pursue pragmatic engagement with whatever authority emerges, safeguarding its economic interests in transactional fashion.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
These evaluations contribute to the development of a robust strategy for safeguarding the company’s assets, personnel, and clients.
—Malana Vantyler
march 6, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Skin experts agree that, just like choosing the right sunscreen for your face, safeguarding your scalp is essential.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
However, the greatest urgency, the Court majority decided, is safeguarding how parents choose to raise their children.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
But there are practical solutions to safeguarding these assets, according to Jesse Marks, CEO of Rihla Research & Advisory.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Understanding the distinctions in law enforcement authority, safeguarding private property and resident information, and seeking legal guidance when needed are essential components of responsible association governance.
—Peter S. Sachs, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguarding
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Meanwhile, Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team Monday, after demands from human rights organizations, soccer unions and Trump that they be given protection.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The shift risks creating uneven protections, as state offices lack the federal power to threaten schools with funding cuts.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The bill aligns forest practices with the state’s 30×30 goals for environmental protection and reducing climate risk by protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030.—
Evan Mills,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Jones was federally charged in 2022 with agreeing to take bribes from a red-light camera company executive in exchange for protecting the company from adverse legislation in Springfield.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Pentagon had accepted his compromise, Altman implied, because his safeguards were not smuggled into the contract as an arbitrary restriction of Pentagon freedom.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The department says its safeguards against fraud and errors could delay paper refunds up to 12 weeks.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Inter Miami earned a bye as defending MLS champion.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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The defending champions were relentless.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Its legal team includes the former solicitor general of California, who has argued multiple cases before the Supreme Court, as well as the top national-security lawyer in Biden’s White House—who, incidentally, has a doctorate in war studies.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Your 2nd House of Materials begins hosting the Moon today, drawing attention to budgets and routines that build security without stealing focus from larger goals.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The soldiers would have stayed as sentries before and after the performance, symbolically guarding the legacy of Taiwan’s founder.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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In Bridges’ defense, he is routinely tasked with guarding the opposing team’s most dangerous perimeter scorer — a role that naturally comes with an offensive trade-off.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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But those two additions should make the Panthers’ defense significantly better coming off an NFC South-winning campaign.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Cann Turkey's Defense Ministry said Monday that NATO air defenses shot down a ballistic missile fired from Iran.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Safeguarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguarding. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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