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protect

[pruh-tekt] / prəˈtɛkt /


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Despite their differences, the political parties were able to reach agreement on important issues, including on fiscal policy, education, welfare, the environment and protecting Americans with disabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

The short June war with Israel also exposed the government’s weakness and its inability to protect itself from infiltration by Israeli spies.

From The Wall Street Journal

He also interned for Trout Unlimited, a nonprofit that aims to protect rivers and streams, which turned out to be his conduit to California.

From Los Angeles Times

They aim to protect themselves from legal classification as a gang.

From Salon

Is there any way to protect our inheritance?

From MarketWatch