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Recent Examples of safeguarding
IEEE Spectrum, 23 Feb. 2023
Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The Raine family’s lawsuit is one of at least three against AI companies accused of insufficiently safeguarding minors in their use of AI chatbots.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Baqué’s work stayed hidden for almost 40 years following his death, with his niece safeguarding the art.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Advocates for immigrant rights view these measures as a step toward safeguarding vulnerable communities and promoting inclusivity.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
According to the Institute for Justice, Jouppi's case is about more than one man’s airplane, but about safeguarding Americans from excessive financial penalties imposed by the government.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
So, safeguarding both by splitting up carries isn’t the worst idea, especially with Hubbard dealing with a calf injury and Dowdle battling cramps in his two big games.
—Mike Kaye
october 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Beyond safeguarding microchips and medical implants, this technology could protect flexible electronics, wearable sensors, and smart packaging.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
Passing the Fix Our Forests Act will allow land managers to proactively treat fire-prone lands, ultimately safeguarding our environment, water resources and local homes from devastating megafires.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
Instead of facing the bleak job market head-on, law school and MBA programs buy more time to figure out what’s next while safeguarding themselves against the technology.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The Raine family’s lawsuit is one of at least three against AI companies accused of insufficiently safeguarding minors in their use of AI chatbots.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Baqué’s work stayed hidden for almost 40 years following his death, with his niece safeguarding the art.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Advocates for immigrant rights view these measures as a step toward safeguarding vulnerable communities and promoting inclusivity.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
According to the Institute for Justice, Jouppi's case is about more than one man’s airplane, but about safeguarding Americans from excessive financial penalties imposed by the government.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
So, safeguarding both by splitting up carries isn’t the worst idea, especially with Hubbard dealing with a calf injury and Dowdle battling cramps in his two big games.
—Mike Kaye
october 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Beyond safeguarding microchips and medical implants, this technology could protect flexible electronics, wearable sensors, and smart packaging.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
Passing the Fix Our Forests Act will allow land managers to proactively treat fire-prone lands, ultimately safeguarding our environment, water resources and local homes from devastating megafires.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguarding
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However, many legal analysts believe the justices will not overturn the precedent, and some additional legal protections for same-sex married couples were passed into federal law in 2022.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Starbucks Workers United is fighting for a new contract that delivers improved staffing hours, take-home pay, and on-the-job protections for baristas.—
Amelia Lucas,Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Viagen’s expertise in cryopreservation – reviving frozen genetic material for cloning – is vital to protecting and expanding endangered species, said Matt James, Colossal’s chief animal officer, in a news release announcing the acquisition.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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The wood-free Hyper Core composite walls are finished in automotive grade aluminum outer panels framed out via 11-gauge aluminum corner rails, protecting the trailer from low branches and flying debris.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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All workers have protections, with those over 40 having additional safeguards under the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA).—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The woman who said Butler had manipulated her faith to abuse her as a teen blamed the Assemblies of God’s lack of safeguards for enabling him.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But naturally, Meredith can see right through this plan and refuses to get dragged into this mess — especially when Lisa is already starting to break down at the thought of Meredith not defending her.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Then Vice President Cheney condemned those behind the torture scandal, while at the same time defending water-boarding as a useful means of extracting vital intelligence (many intelligence experts say water-boarding is torture, and its victims will say anything to avoid further abuse).—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In both cases, Israel sought to justify its aggression as a necessary security measure to protect its southern communities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Still, in previous shutdowns, these essential workers have eventually started to call out from work in increasing numbers, which has led to longer security lines and delays at some airports.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Miller was injured early in the second quarter while guarding Quentin Grimes, extending his arm trying to fight through a screen while slipping simultaneously on his left foot on a wet spot on the floor.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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Lawrence, once an interview-show staple, has retreated from the spotlight in recent years, choosing her movie roles sparingly and closely guarding her private life.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Australia’s hypersonic ambition Hypersonic flight, defined as speeds exceeding Mach 5, has become one of the most strategically important frontiers in aerospace and defense.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Justice Department, in its defense of the tariffs, has highlighted the expansive way Trump has used them, arguing that the trade penalties are part of his power over foreign affairs, an area where the courts should not second-guess the president.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Safeguarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguarding. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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