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as in defense
means or method of defending
this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower
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as in safety
the state of not being exposed to danger
the open boat offered no protection from the weather
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Recent Examples of protection
Defamation trials are rare in the U.S. due to constitutional protections for the press, which make proving libel difficult.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Over 11 million Ohioans woke up this morning with greater protection for their free speech rights.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Why destroy protections for Meta’s most vulnerable users?
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
The new environmental review, issued in November, recommended additional protections for wildlife, waterways and permafrost.
—Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Over 11 million Ohioans woke up this morning with greater protection for their free speech rights.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Why destroy protections for Meta’s most vulnerable users?
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
The new environmental review, issued in November, recommended additional protections for wildlife, waterways and permafrost.
—Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
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Automatically, one arm went up in defense, which may have saved his life.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Social Security, Medicare, and other payments related to health were among the top lines in the federal budget, along with interest payments and defense spending.William Gavin, Quartz, 9 Jan. 2025
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President-Elect Donald Trump is openly disdainful of many governments in Europe and seems willing to walk away from America’s role as the continent’s protector.Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Jackets count on van Riemsdyk to be a puck protector down low and a net-front presence, especially on the power play.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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While the lava flow can remain within the safety of the caldera, the sulfur dioxide gas released by the eruption can cause issues for those near the volcano.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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In November, three U.S. jetliners flying over Port-au-Prince’s airspace were hit by gunfire, fueling concerns about the safety of the capital’s skies.Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
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The right leadership can provide a critical safeguard against abuses of these expansive powers.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Health and Human Services notably wants to take away provider discretion to decide which safeguards are addressable.Tina Reed, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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If the winner is under 18, the Certificate must be signed by their parent or legal guardian.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2025
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The only truly effective safeguard remains active involvement from parents and guardians.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Trump has also expressed opposition to a looming ban on TikTok after earlier having supported a law requiring its Chinese parent company to divest its U.S. operations over national security concerns.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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More than 400 Israeli soldiers and security personnel have been killed during the fighting inside Gaza, nine of whom were killed in the past week, the IDF said.David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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For instance, if Trump stops all weapons shipments to Ukraine, then Putin would have no incentive to negotiate and will bet that his army can steamroll Ukrainian defensive positions as Kyiv is starved of ammunition.Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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The trial over Baldwin’s on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins had begun last July when a witness revealed evidence about ammunition that had not been disclosed to Baldwin’s attorneys.Justin Curto, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Etihad Stadium club have been busy so far in January, having reached an agreement with Lens to sign defender Abdukodir Khusanov and a separate deal with Palmeiras to purchase Vitor Reis.David Ornstein, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Three defenders — cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. and linebackers Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard — earned Pro Bowl honors this season.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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