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protection

[pruh-tek-shuhn] / prəˈtɛk ʃən /


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The authorisations used were "disproportionate" and broke the law on privacy and the protection of confidential journalistic sources.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Black bears are on a rampage across America, riding a population rebound driven in part by greater protection of the species.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

The rest consists of regular, or “nominal,” Treasury bonds that have no protection against inflation.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

“The Fifth Amendment protection to due process, the First Amendment protection to free speech, they apply whether you’re a citizen or not,” Lee said.

From Slate Jul. 23, 2026

While the hardest part of the water monster lullaby was how long it was, the hardest part of the protection song was actually singing in Navajo without the aid of the bow guard.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

The US titan accused the EU of dismantling safety protections on Google Play.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

It also provides disability and survivor benefits, and any opt-out proposal would have to address those protections.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

More than 4,500 Google workers signed a petition demanding protections such as voluntary exit packages and guaranteed severance.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

They include protections against forced technology transfers, restrictions on localization requirements, commitments for supporting digital infrastructure, and safeguards against demands for source code and other proprietary technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

The increased attention also led to several Supreme Court rulings that provided basic due process protections for imprisoned people.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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