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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
Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Bar emphasizes that safeguarding client confidentiality is critical when using AI, advising attorneys to thoroughly vet technology providers and disclose the use of AI to clients when appropriate.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Since it was founded in 1989, the Waterman’s Ball has raised more than $10 million in support of organizations dedicated to combating ocean pollution, preserving surf breaks, and safeguarding marine ecosystems through its SIMA Environmental Fund grant program.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Zelensky has also positioned Ukraine as a potential partner in safeguarding global trade routes, offering assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz by sharing Ukraine’s experiences securing maritime corridors in the Black Sea.
—Serra Yedikardes, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Zelenskyy has also positioned Ukraine as a potential partner in safeguarding global trade routes, offering assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz by sharing Ukraine’s experiences securing maritime corridors in the Black Sea.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Bahrain’s foreign minister said ongoing discussions at the United Nations over a draft Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz are aimed at safeguarding global trade and preventing disruption to one of the world’s most critical maritime routes.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Orkin focuses on reducing their activity during this time and safeguarding your home against their impending spring emergence.
—Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Liking became fixation, watching became safeguarding, asking turned to prosecution, trying devolved to optimizing, noticing twisted into diagnosis.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 31 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
Dowman, just like Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri before him, is not permitted to get changed in the same dressing room as the Arsenal first-team due to safeguarding rules.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Bar emphasizes that safeguarding client confidentiality is critical when using AI, advising attorneys to thoroughly vet technology providers and disclose the use of AI to clients when appropriate.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Since it was founded in 1989, the Waterman’s Ball has raised more than $10 million in support of organizations dedicated to combating ocean pollution, preserving surf breaks, and safeguarding marine ecosystems through its SIMA Environmental Fund grant program.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Zelensky has also positioned Ukraine as a potential partner in safeguarding global trade routes, offering assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz by sharing Ukraine’s experiences securing maritime corridors in the Black Sea.
—Serra Yedikardes, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Zelenskyy has also positioned Ukraine as a potential partner in safeguarding global trade routes, offering assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz by sharing Ukraine’s experiences securing maritime corridors in the Black Sea.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Bahrain’s foreign minister said ongoing discussions at the United Nations over a draft Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz are aimed at safeguarding global trade and preventing disruption to one of the world’s most critical maritime routes.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Orkin focuses on reducing their activity during this time and safeguarding your home against their impending spring emergence.
—Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Liking became fixation, watching became safeguarding, asking turned to prosecution, trying devolved to optimizing, noticing twisted into diagnosis.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguarding
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County staff told the Herald there won’t be a deal if there aren’t sufficient public protections.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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The styles have polarized lenses and feature 100% UVA/UVB protection.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From Hollywood, California, to Hollywood, Florida, the wage standard needs nurturing and protecting with whatever tools are available.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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This November, the people of Florida will have an opportunity to hire a new attorney general, one who focuses on the actual duties of the attorney general like protecting the people of Florida from fraud and other crimes and consumers from exploitation by utility and insurance companies.—
Howard L. Simon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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In San Jose, AFSCME Local 101 and IFPTE Local 21 are pushing for AI safeguards through contract negotiations, including a joint oversight committee to review new systems before they’re deployed.—
Maria Noel Fernandez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Larger foreign exchange reserves also added a layer of safeguard for central banks to defend their currency.—
Anniek Bao,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Every Tuesday of tournament week, the defending champion chooses the menu for his fellow champions, and the lore of the occasion continues to grow.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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The biggest name in the portal going to the defending national champions?—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Islamabad, the streets of a normally bustling capital were deserted Saturday as security forces sealed roads ahead of the talks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Windows 11 Pro offers speed improvements, fresh features that make your device feel newer, and tighter security.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And entry to its prestigious competition lineup requires theatrical distribution, a stipulation that — given France’s laws guarding theatrical windows — has excluded Netflix movies and other streaming titles since 2017.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Jokic was guarding Wembanyama to start the game.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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The All-Big 12 defense guard has been a key cog the last two seasons for the Horned Frogs as one of the best defenders in the country.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Amir Levy/Getty Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia all activated their air defense systems to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and drones, as Tehran kept up the pressure on its Gulf neighbors.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Safeguarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguarding. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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