as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
vowed to use any means necessary to bulwark the country against attack
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as in rampart
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as in support
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Recent Examples of bulwark
John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
That prompted senior sales agents to suggest that the traditional sales model, bulwarked on the strength of ancillary sales to TV in Europe, haS now broken.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Nov. 2023
Brett Samuels, The Hill, 28 Nov. 2024
Modern psychologists have followed suit, describing hope as a bulwark against despair in difficult times.
—Jamil Zaki, TIME, 23 Nov. 2024
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Verb
What a MipTV swan song, bulwarked by Canneseries, can deliver, is another question.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
That prompted senior sales agents to suggest that the traditional sales model, bulwarked on the strength of ancillary sales to TV in Europe, haS now broken.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Nov. 2023
Noun
Some state-level leaders, particularly those with aspirations for 2028, have appeared more keen to position themselves as a bulwark against Trump.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 28 Nov. 2024
Modern psychologists have followed suit, describing hope as a bulwark against despair in difficult times.
—Jamil Zaki, TIME, 23 Nov. 2024
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Employees in national defense, law enforcement, and other departments that protect life and property are expected to continue working, the government agency said.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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All three countries’ influences are reflected in its charming cobblestone streets, grand colonial buildings, churches and ancient ramparts.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Over the past six decades Lucca Comics & Games, which is held annually within the medieval ramparts of the Tuscan town of Lucca, has expanded exponentially to become the largest geek meet in Europe.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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Pressure is part and parcel of the game in the Premier League, but some players do need more support than others.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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The party has gained attention in recent weeks after Elon Musk voiced his support for them.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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Or that one that tipped over changing lanes on the Garden State Parkway, and tumbled side-over-side down a steep embankment into a quarry, killing 8.Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
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The tree Tipton clung to was about 75 feet off the embankment, with floodwaters rushing around it.Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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In late 2021, New York State Attorney General Letitia James released documents showing Chris Cuomo, while employed at CNN, took an active hand in helping his brother defend himself.Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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After that, the Rangers have seven consecutive games against teams currently in playoff position, including the top three teams in the Eastern Conference in the Washington Capitals, New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes, plus another against the defending champion Florida Panthers.Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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This also is one of Europe’s oldest wine-growing regions, the bastion of the Riesling grape.Everett Potter, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Launched nearly a century ago, the Scandinavian automaker has made a name for itself as a bastion of car safety.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
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The legend was himself, a Maui resident who owned 25 acres on the island's Southeastern shore for three decades.Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The tower is set along the shores of Walt Disney World’s Seven Seas Lagoon and offers great views of the Magic Kingdom.Megan duBois, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Moustafa expressed concern over the lack of security at the grave sites, emphasizing the need to preserve them to safeguard critical evidence for future investigations.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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This proactive approach cut the dispute rate by 65% within six months, safeguarding account integrity and supporting stable revenue growth.Nataliia Onyshkevych, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Bulwark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulwark. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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