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to drive danger or attack away from
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
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
As comptroller, my responsibility would be ensuring fiscal integrity, protecting taxpayers, and safeguarding public education funding.
—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
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Congress’s most articulate Republican advocate (really) for safeguarding the workforce from AI, has already resigned.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Croke, who chairs the Illinois House’s Financial Institutions and Licensing Committee, is also listed as a treasurer and board member of Think Big America, an organization founded by Pritzker dedicated to safeguarding reproductive rights.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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
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
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
As comptroller, my responsibility would be ensuring fiscal integrity, protecting taxpayers, and safeguarding public education funding.
—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
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Congress’s most articulate Republican advocate (really) for safeguarding the workforce from AI, has already resigned.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Croke, who chairs the Illinois House’s Financial Institutions and Licensing Committee, is also listed as a treasurer and board member of Think Big America, an organization founded by Pritzker dedicated to safeguarding reproductive rights.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguarding
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That the Big Apple was owned by Mora and his wife, who was Black, provided a level of protection that activists found in rare supply.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The thick wedge heel makes these a perfect day-to-night boot, and to top it off, they’re crafted from a water-repellent upper for protection from the elements.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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The staff acts as almost a mini-military– serving and protecting this metaphorical anti-war, positive energy force field.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Despite state and local laws restricting law enforcement from assisting immigration enforcement, California and San Diego agencies continue to work with the federal government on task forces aimed at combating cross-border crime and protecting public safety.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 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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The Olympics soon will be without Sweden’s defending champion men’s team, which was officially eliminated from semifinal contention on Tuesday after a sixth loss in seven matches in round-robin play.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Riverside native and Santa Monica High graduate went on to win five consecutive fights defending her title and becoming a global superstar along the way.—
Brian Martin,
Oc Register,
17 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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Over the past decade, member states of the European Union – of which the UK is not a member – have already doubled their defense expenditures, but more spending is needed, the defense chiefs argued.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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This shift enables reactive defense systems, such as satellite hulls that intentionally heat to harden against incoming micrometeorite impacts.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Safeguarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguarding. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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