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as in safeguards
means or method of defending
this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower
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as in defenders
someone that protects
the bodyguard was her protection from overzealous fans
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Recent Examples of protections
What Employees Should Know For individuals navigating similar challenges, understanding key legal protections is essential.
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Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Allegations include inappropriate physical contact, unprofessional comments, and the failure to provide consistent on-set protections like an intimacy coordinator.
—Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Monarch butterflies may soon get federal protections after nearly a decade-long effort to preserve the species.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
The union that represents Hollywood animators ratified its new contract with the studios, despite concerns among some prominent members over the deal’s protections against the use of artificial intelligence.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
An ideal framework for Los Angeles would be baking some protections to both firsts and shipping out the expiring contracts of point guard D'Angelo Russell, center/power forward Christian Wood, and guard Jalen Hood-Schifino, plus the deal of defense-first reserve point guard Gabe Vincent.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Some members of the guild’s negotiating committee had pushed back on the deal, saying the AI protections didn’t go far enough to prevent job losses.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
For many workers, the courage to speak out against harassment or retaliation is an uphill battle, underscoring the importance of legal protections and advocacy.
—Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The Animation Guild has ratified its contract with the major studios, despite concerns from some about protections against artificial intelligence.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Allegations include inappropriate physical contact, unprofessional comments, and the failure to provide consistent on-set protections like an intimacy coordinator.
—Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Monarch butterflies may soon get federal protections after nearly a decade-long effort to preserve the species.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
The union that represents Hollywood animators ratified its new contract with the studios, despite concerns among some prominent members over the deal’s protections against the use of artificial intelligence.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
An ideal framework for Los Angeles would be baking some protections to both firsts and shipping out the expiring contracts of point guard D'Angelo Russell, center/power forward Christian Wood, and guard Jalen Hood-Schifino, plus the deal of defense-first reserve point guard Gabe Vincent.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Some members of the guild’s negotiating committee had pushed back on the deal, saying the AI protections didn’t go far enough to prevent job losses.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
For many workers, the courage to speak out against harassment or retaliation is an uphill battle, underscoring the importance of legal protections and advocacy.
—Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The Animation Guild has ratified its contract with the major studios, despite concerns from some about protections against artificial intelligence.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protections
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Caruso has long been one of the league's best point-of-attack defenders.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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But so far Ukrainian defenders have been able to hold out, in part because of the deadly effectiveness of Ukraine's drone pilots.Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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This is where safe browsing and malware defenses are now heading, making use of new device AI processing.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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His first two title defenses were a decision win and knockout of then-UFC featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Knox and Shirley visit the forge, where some of his friends reveal a small arsenal of homemade pikes, spears, clubs, and armored chest protectors.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Fierce protectors and fierce love for their human family and goat family.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Elizabethtown Independent Schools Superintendent Paul Mullins issued a statement on Wednesday encouraging parents and guardians to talk with their children about the dangers of drug use.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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Parents and guardians have been reuniting with students at a nearby clinic.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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This process relies on centralized custodians such as WBTC (BitGo), BTCB (Binance), and cbBTC (Coinbase), exposing users to centralization and censorship risks.Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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As the field evolves, ongoing research and development will be crucial to address emerging challenges and ensure that conversational AI systems can be both powerful and trustworthy custodians of user data.Vinay Goel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Protections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protections. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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