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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
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
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
James Pollard, Fortune, 13 May 2026
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
Noun
What kind of safeguarding was needed to protect the cast, especially her, from some of the heavier themes, such as drugs and death?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
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
The commitment is aimed broadly at expanding education on forms of discrimination, supporting cross-community leaders who build trust and safeguarding free speech rights to lawful expression.
—James Pollard, Fortune, 13 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguarding
Noun
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This is not a narrow child protection measure.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Specifically, Congress put protections in place to ensure that covered programs offer legally qualified candidates for office (both Republican and Democrat) equal time on the public airwaves.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Once the clearance dropped back toward the edge of the area, however, his focus immediately shifted from defending the cross to protecting the goal.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Surveying the space they’re tasked with protecting, the two men grouse about the incessant noise of FedEx workers packing up storefronts on rolling large cardboard boxes toward the exits.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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This transparency is a constitutional safeguard.—
Richard Salgado,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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And that may ultimately define the next phase of AI transformation—not autonomy alone, but the systems, safeguards and leadership models built around it.—
Mira Tzur,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Oklahoma City went 8-0 against LeBron James and the Lakers this season — and the defending champs are also 8-0 in these playoffs after back-to-back routs of Phoenix and Los Angeles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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And that is beat the Presidents’ Trophy winner and defending Stanley Cup champion in successive rounds as an eighth-seeded team.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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None have actively traded individual securities while in office.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The agency will also work with law enforcement to increase security around the dam.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Let conversation improve the work instead of guarding it too tightly.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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The former South Carolina standout handled the ball well and showcased her ability to attack the rim when a slower defender was guarding her.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Combined with anemic fundraising, a payment to her former criminal defense lawyer left her with just $11,000 in cash in her campaign account as of March 31.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Hamilton may face Senate scrutiny over his lack of experience leading an emergency management agency, though his defense of FEMA’s federal role has earned respect among disaster management professionals.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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“Safeguarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguarding. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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