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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
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Since the founding of the United States of America, women’s central role in safeguarding democracy has been overlooked—even as women have consistently, generation after generation, worked to protect it.
—Celina Stewart, Time, 8 Mar. 2026
If the regime falls, China would probably pursue pragmatic engagement with whatever authority emerges, safeguarding its economic interests in transactional fashion.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
These evaluations contribute to the development of a robust strategy for safeguarding the company’s assets, personnel, and clients.
—Malana Vantyler
march 6, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Skin experts agree that, just like choosing the right sunscreen for your face, safeguarding your scalp is essential.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
However, the greatest urgency, the Court majority decided, is safeguarding how parents choose to raise their children.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
But there are practical solutions to safeguarding these assets, according to Jesse Marks, CEO of Rihla Research & Advisory.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Understanding the distinctions in law enforcement authority, safeguarding private property and resident information, and seeking legal guidance when needed are essential components of responsible association governance.
—Peter S. Sachs, Sun Sentinel, 1 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
The complaints are being handled by Lindsay Brandon, the WTA’s director of safeguarding, according to two sources briefed on the matter who were not authorized to speak publicly.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Since the founding of the United States of America, women’s central role in safeguarding democracy has been overlooked—even as women have consistently, generation after generation, worked to protect it.
—Celina Stewart, Time, 8 Mar. 2026
If the regime falls, China would probably pursue pragmatic engagement with whatever authority emerges, safeguarding its economic interests in transactional fashion.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
These evaluations contribute to the development of a robust strategy for safeguarding the company’s assets, personnel, and clients.
—Malana Vantyler
march 6, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Skin experts agree that, just like choosing the right sunscreen for your face, safeguarding your scalp is essential.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
However, the greatest urgency, the Court majority decided, is safeguarding how parents choose to raise their children.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
But there are practical solutions to safeguarding these assets, according to Jesse Marks, CEO of Rihla Research & Advisory.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Understanding the distinctions in law enforcement authority, safeguarding private property and resident information, and seeking legal guidance when needed are essential components of responsible association governance.
—Peter S. Sachs, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguarding
Noun
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Meanwhile, Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team Monday, after demands from human rights organizations, soccer unions and Trump that they be given protection.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The shift risks creating uneven protections, as state offices lack the federal power to threaten schools with funding cuts.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Your quick mind can broker peace between different opinions while still protecting your energy.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The analyst explained that as agentic AI becomes embedded across business operations, companies might prefer security tool consolidation for dealing with cyberattacks, as relying on conventional, fragmented tools may not be effective in protecting autonomous systems.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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The group pummelled the bot with more than 1,000 prompts to bypass the safeguards and convince Claude they were allowed to test the system for vulnerabilities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The case is likely to intensify scrutiny over how large language models handle vulnerable users and whether current safeguards are sufficient.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Inter Miami earned a bye as defending MLS champion.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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The defending champions were relentless.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Shipping industry leaders also say roughly 10% of container ships operating around the world are stuck in the strait, while United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, which tracks security at sea, said in an advisory note Thursday that only two cargo vessels had passed in the 24 hours prior.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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In lieu of fancy cars, everyone got to the ceremony on pick-up trucks, and were given distinctive, rare Buffalo nickel coins to carry around, to show the security teams when required.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The soldiers would have stayed as sentries before and after the performance, symbolically guarding the legacy of Taiwan’s founder.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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In Bridges’ defense, he is routinely tasked with guarding the opposing team’s most dangerous perimeter scorer — a role that naturally comes with an offensive trade-off.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But those two additions should make the Panthers’ defense significantly better coming off an NFC South-winning campaign.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Cann Turkey's Defense Ministry said Monday that NATO air defenses shot down a ballistic missile fired from Iran.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Safeguarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguarding. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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