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Recent Examples of safeguarding
Emma Pringle,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Scouting America volunteers and employees are required to complete mandatory safeguarding training and a criminal background check for the organization, a representative said.
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Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Conservationists at Shark Trust in Plymouth, England, have specialized in the safeguarding of sharks and stingrays since 1997.
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Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
According to the report, current safeguarding frameworks fail to adequately account for the power of peer dynamics and authority relationships as mechanisms of ongoing harm, and do not protect women specifically.
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Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Newsom signed the election safeguarding bill in his office, flanked by Cervantes, Umberg and Assembly sponsor Gail Pellerin, D-Santa Cruz, who was a Santa Cruz County elections clerk for nearly 30 years.
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Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
What kind of safeguarding was needed to protect the cast, especially her, from some of the heavier themes, such as drugs and death?
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 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.
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Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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.
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IEEE Spectrum,
23 Feb. 2023
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
For years, freelance welfare professionals have been trusted with complex safeguarding responsibilities, often supporting vulnerable contributors through emotionally demanding situations.
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Emma Pringle,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
In addition, as communicated by West Ham, the Board representatives of shareholders other than David Sullvan were only made aware this week of the safeguarding measures that have been in place since 2023.
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Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
China will not swerve from its commitment to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un, President Xi Jinping told Pyongyang's leader on Monday, June 8 during a rare summit.
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Jack Kim,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Property owners can sustain this pristine look effortlessly through dedicated residential landscape maintenance, safeguarding their investment year-round.
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Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
The paper’s co-authors Elgidius Ichumbaki and Peter Schmidt argue that Tanzanian state groups charged with safeguarding Laetoli and three other sites that are critical to human history have dismissed the concerns of conservationists and local communities in the interests of tourism.
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Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
Hong Kong authorities said the law clearly stipulates that human rights shall be respected and protected in safeguarding national security.
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ABC News,
3 June 2026
Leikauf said his top priorities include safeguarding public funds, increasing efficiency and providing accountability.
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Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
Recent headlines have prompted difficult but necessary conversations about welfare, safeguarding and accountability in television.
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Emma Pringle,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Scouting America volunteers and employees are required to complete mandatory safeguarding training and a criminal background check for the organization, a representative said.
—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Conservationists at Shark Trust in Plymouth, England, have specialized in the safeguarding of sharks and stingrays since 1997.
—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
According to the report, current safeguarding frameworks fail to adequately account for the power of peer dynamics and authority relationships as mechanisms of ongoing harm, and do not protect women specifically.
—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Newsom signed the election safeguarding bill in his office, flanked by Cervantes, Umberg and Assembly sponsor Gail Pellerin, D-Santa Cruz, who was a Santa Cruz County elections clerk for nearly 30 years.
—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
What kind of safeguarding was needed to protect the cast, especially her, from some of the heavier themes, such as drugs and death?
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 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
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 focus here is not on withholding information, but on safeguarding the dignity of a child and allowing a grieving family the space and privacy to heal.
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Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
For years, freelance welfare professionals have been trusted with complex safeguarding responsibilities, often supporting vulnerable contributors through emotionally demanding situations.
—
Emma Pringle,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
In addition, as communicated by West Ham, the Board representatives of shareholders other than David Sullvan were only made aware this week of the safeguarding measures that have been in place since 2023.
—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
China will not swerve from its commitment to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un, President Xi Jinping told Pyongyang's leader on Monday, June 8 during a rare summit.
—
Jack Kim,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Property owners can sustain this pristine look effortlessly through dedicated residential landscape maintenance, safeguarding their investment year-round.
—
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
The paper’s co-authors Elgidius Ichumbaki and Peter Schmidt argue that Tanzanian state groups charged with safeguarding Laetoli and three other sites that are critical to human history have dismissed the concerns of conservationists and local communities in the interests of tourism.
—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
Hong Kong authorities said the law clearly stipulates that human rights shall be respected and protected in safeguarding national security.
—
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Leikauf said his top priorities include safeguarding public funds, increasing efficiency and providing accountability.
—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguarding
Noun
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The state expansion also means protection for the rare riparian forest.
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
Verb
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Martha Lopez-Anderson is executive director of Parent Heart Watch, a nonprofit based in Orlando that is dedicated to protecting children and young adults from sudden cardiac arrest and preventable sudden cardiac death by educating and advocating for change.
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Khalil trained a generation of volunteers in ecological conservation, protecting the Mediterranean coastline and the endangered sea turtles that travel hundreds of miles to return to the same beaches where they were hatched to lay their eggs.
Noun
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Tokenization allows banks to offer the speed, transparency and programmability clients increasingly expect while preserving the safeguards that underpin trust in the financial system.
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Greenspan long advocated for gold as a safeguard against inflation and government overspending.
Verb
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The defending Western Conference champs pick up Quaintance, a defensive-minded bruiser with size and athleticism who projects to be a center or power forward on the next level.
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When the odds opened for the upcoming title fight, the defending champ was a -300 favorite over the +250 challenger.
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Turns out, a kid brought in with gunshot wounds died in that room the same night, and a final look at the security footage shows a mysterious third man — clearly hiding his face from all cameras under a label-less baseball cap — entering the same room around the same time as Ji.
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More than $800 billion tracks the index, including the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), which is one of the most popular securities traded each day and is seen as a barometer for the artificial intelligence bull market.
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For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme.
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Johnson said that he was left shackled to a bed at HCMC for five days, with federal agents guarding him and preventing him from contacting his family.
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King’s attorney, Bill Mason, began his presentation by referencing Bosworth’s mentioning a defendant can’t be judged for not testifying in their own defense.
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While Thomas has had offensive struggles, his defense has never been a question.
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“Safeguarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguarding. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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