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Recent Examples of safeguarding
Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 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
Jad Abdel Nour, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
For now, the Prado is not exhibiting the work so much as safeguarding it, turning a private divorce into a public custody battle over one of the few Velázquez paintings still outside institutional hands.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
By combining cutting-edge protection, mobility, and digital integration, these vehicles are set to play a crucial role in enhancing military effectiveness and safeguarding personnel.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
One bill, safeguarding houses of worship from hostile demonstrations, became law.
—Elliot Cosgrove, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, senior Western leaders are convening in Paris on Friday for urgent talks aimed at safeguarding freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy supplies.
—Sara Cook, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Undeveloped land supports essential ecosystem services, cleansing and protecting our drinking water, safeguarding our communities and residents from flooding and inundation due to sea-level rise, supporting wildlife habitat and providing myriad recreational opportunities.
—Tom Hoctor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
As treasurer-tax collector, Freidenrich, who was elected in 2010, is the county’s banker, responsible for billing, collecting and safeguarding taxpayer dollars.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
The prohibition has to do with safeguarding the local bird population.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
Our Safer Sport department has embedded safeguarding and player care at the heart of the academy experience.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 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
However, thanks to the efforts of courageous youth advocates, there is hope in safeguarding youth health.
—Jad Abdel Nour, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
For now, the Prado is not exhibiting the work so much as safeguarding it, turning a private divorce into a public custody battle over one of the few Velázquez paintings still outside institutional hands.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
By combining cutting-edge protection, mobility, and digital integration, these vehicles are set to play a crucial role in enhancing military effectiveness and safeguarding personnel.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
One bill, safeguarding houses of worship from hostile demonstrations, became law.
—Elliot Cosgrove, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, senior Western leaders are convening in Paris on Friday for urgent talks aimed at safeguarding freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy supplies.
—Sara Cook, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Undeveloped land supports essential ecosystem services, cleansing and protecting our drinking water, safeguarding our communities and residents from flooding and inundation due to sea-level rise, supporting wildlife habitat and providing myriad recreational opportunities.
—Tom Hoctor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
As treasurer-tax collector, Freidenrich, who was elected in 2010, is the county’s banker, responsible for billing, collecting and safeguarding taxpayer dollars.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
The prohibition has to do with safeguarding the local bird population.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguarding
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On almost any other night, being without Town’s playmaking or Robinson’s rim protection and rebounding dominance would tank the Knicks.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Which means all the due process protections afforded to defendants in criminal courts do not necessarily apply to non-citizens facing deportation.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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What truly mattered was protecting Britain’s trade with the European continent against French interference.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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That means fighting inflationary spending, protecting affordable energy, defending our borders, supporting farmers and ranchers, and expanding access to affordable healthcare, especially in rural communities.—
Kevin Fixler
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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Graf further noted that safeguards are already in place to protect the integrity of the proceedings, including limits on camera placement, courtroom decorum rules and restrictions on what attorneys can say publicly about the case.—
Adam Sabes , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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That means rules for high-risk uses of AI in employment, housing, lending, health care, education and public services, strong consumer privacy protections, safeguards against deepfakes and fraud and special protections for children.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Just as significantly, Anunoby spent much of Tuesday night defending Jalen Johnson, the resurgent Hawks’ only All-Star, who finished with a modest 18 points on 7-of-15 shooting.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then Quentin Davie, the new coach of defending champion Hebron Christian and a close friend, called with an opportunity to join his staff.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Agents, forced to work without pay, called in sick; security lines metastasized, sometimes snaking out to the curb.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Jeanine Pirro were attending the April 25 event at the Washington Hilton when Cole Tomas Allen allegedly ran through a security checkpoint and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Even those were somewhat unlocked by Minnesota’s injuries; Johnson no longer had Edwards guarding him by Games 5 and 6, enabling Denver to attack a mismatch.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Bartholomew was shot and killed inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital Saturday morning while guarding someone in custody.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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During her first two-plus seasons on the local stage in Lemont, Pontrelli has been a standout from her impressive offensive stats to her versatility on defense.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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The Knicks also targeted the 7-footer on defense, repeatedly using pick-and-rolls to get Embiid matched up with point guard Jalen Brunson, who erupted for 35 points in 31 minutes.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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“Safeguarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguarding. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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