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Recent Examples of safeguarding
Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
Every club now has in-house counsel, teams of lawyers that can run into double figures, tasked with overseeing commercial deals, safeguarding, tax and finance.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 19 Nov. 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
Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Soldiers will serve in a support role, focused on protecting property, safeguarding critical infrastructure and allowing local law enforcement to remain focused on community safety and investigative responsibilities, according to a news release from the governor's office.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
As first reported by The Athletic’s Evan Drellich, the dissolution of the RSN contracts effectively serves as a safeguarding measure in the event Main Street files for bankruptcy.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Senior execs from NBCUniversal, Amazon‘s AWS, Adobe and ad agency WPP discussed the tricky balance between embracing AI and safeguarding IP during a panel discussion Monday at CES.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
Even its resident colony of bats, safeguarding the books from insect damage, adds to its mythic aura.
—Navya Verma, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Many students and young professionals skip the important step of safeguarding their idea such as copyrighting it, publishing a paper, or filing a patent.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2025
The latest specialist minehunting ship left Birkenhead last month to conduct sea trials and some training off the west coast of England and Scotland as the vessel begins its journey to front-line operations safeguarding home waters.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
In the name of safeguarding the secret mission of the spaceship, HAL kills the crew members.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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
Every club now has in-house counsel, teams of lawyers that can run into double figures, tasked with overseeing commercial deals, safeguarding, tax and finance.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 19 Nov. 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
Officials in Brussels, Berlin, and Paris viewed early proposals as overly concessive to Moscow, insufficiently safeguarding Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity — particularly regarding Donbas, Crimea, and possible concessions beyond current lines of control.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Soldiers will serve in a support role, focused on protecting property, safeguarding critical infrastructure and allowing local law enforcement to remain focused on community safety and investigative responsibilities, according to a news release from the governor's office.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
As first reported by The Athletic’s Evan Drellich, the dissolution of the RSN contracts effectively serves as a safeguarding measure in the event Main Street files for bankruptcy.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Senior execs from NBCUniversal, Amazon‘s AWS, Adobe and ad agency WPP discussed the tricky balance between embracing AI and safeguarding IP during a panel discussion Monday at CES.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
Even its resident colony of bats, safeguarding the books from insect damage, adds to its mythic aura.
—Navya Verma, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Many students and young professionals skip the important step of safeguarding their idea such as copyrighting it, publishing a paper, or filing a patent.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2025
The latest specialist minehunting ship left Birkenhead last month to conduct sea trials and some training off the west coast of England and Scotland as the vessel begins its journey to front-line operations safeguarding home waters.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
In the name of safeguarding the secret mission of the spaceship, HAL kills the crew members.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguarding
Noun
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Rasouli doesn’t recommend relying on cheese for protection against dementia.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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On the whole, higher limits offer better protection, so recognizing the differences in coverage between minimum requirements and real-life needs can inform better decision-making in this regard.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Our students, families, and taxpayers deserve leaders who put the best interests of the community first, not individuals who appear focused on protecting one another instead of protecting the integrity of our school system.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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But many environmental experts, including Earthjustice senior attorney Mychal Ozaeta, say the proposal caters to the coal industry rather than protecting communities.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Now, more than ever, history may be the industry’s most valuable asset—less a relic than a safeguard for the future.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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But the lawsuits argue these safeguards failed.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Argentina, the defending champion, has expressed interest in setting up its base camp in Kansas City.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Alex Condon added 21 points and former Arkansas Razorback Boogie Fland chipped in 8 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the defending national champion Gators, who beat the Bulldogs for the 13th time in their past 14 meetings.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Booking an early flight can also help, says Tyler Hosford, security director at risk mitigation company International SOS.—
Rio Yamat,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Inside the airport, security lines moved smoothly and there were no obvious signs of the cancellations.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Near the airport, some confrontations erupted on Thursday and Friday between smaller groups of protesters and agents guarding the federal building used as a base for the Twin Cities crackdown.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Near the airport, some confrontations erupted Thursday and Friday between smaller groups of protesters and officers guarding the federal building used as a base for the Twin Cities crackdown.—
Rebecca Santana,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Coalition members also agreed to carry on with long-term military support for Ukraine and pledged defense cooperation, including training, defense production and intelligence sharing.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although his unit did not perform particularly well in 2026, ranking 22nd in total defense, 24th in points against and 17th on third down, anyone that has interacted with Weaver knows that his presence screams head coach.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Safeguarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguarding. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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