protection

[pruh-tek-shuhn] / prəˈtɛk ʃən /

NOUN

care, guardianship

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conservation insurance preservation safeguard safety security shelter stability

STRONG

aegis armament armor assurance barrier buffer bulwark camouflage certainty charge cover custody defense fix guard invulnerability reassurance refuge safekeeping salvation screen self-defense shield strength surety tutelage umbrella ward

WEAK

guarding protecting wardship

Antonyms

STRONGEST

danger destruction insecurity

STRONG

doubt uncertainty

WEAK

attack harm hurt injury threat

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Even after a second article in the Journal raised further questions, Regan sent an email to a new investor “describing the insurance protections” on Next Level’s securities, the plea agreement said.

From The Wall Street Journal

A higher VIX can mean more investors are seeking out protection against a market crash.

From MarketWatch

A ruling upholding Cook’s removal protections would reinforce the legal walls around the Fed.

From The Wall Street Journal

With its current contract expiring on May 1, the WGA hopes to improve its members’ healthcare plans, increase streaming residuals and expand AI protections.

From Los Angeles Times

“We are transitioning” from looking for investments providing protection to those with more upside, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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