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stage-manages

verb

present tense third-person singular of stage-manage

as in protects

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The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution protects the right to keep and bear arms as a safeguard against tyranny and for personal security.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026
Connecticut law already protects employees who need to breastfeed or express breast milk while at work.

— Steven M. Frederick, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of protects

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One that secures our border, safeguards public safety and national security, and welcomes those seeking an opportunity to enhance American prosperity and contribute to the rich diversity that makes this country great.

— Daniel Delgado, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Huang wants a financing and creative setup that safeguards Yen’s voice and the film’s Taiwanese character.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of safeguards

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Three four-year starters — guards Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer and forward Trey Kaufman-Renn — have departed.

— Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
While in the forest Lakshmana helps secure food and shelter, carries weapons, and guards Rama and Sita.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of guards

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Nick Brown, Washington’s attorney general, leads a group of Democratic state officials and voting rights advocates who have been planning how to respond if, indeed, there is real federal interference.

— Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2026
McDavid is the fastest player in league history to 30 assists, leads all scorers with 39 points and is on pace to join Wayne Gretzky as the only players to reach 200 in a season.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

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