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protect

[pruh-tekt] / prəˈtɛkt /


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Two Virginia activists who are plaintiffs in the suit claim that they “want to uphold the rule of law and protect our nation’s most cherished monuments from corrupt exploitation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In a statement published Wednesday, Russia's digital ministry said Roblox had successfully implemented measures to "protect children, including by launching a mechanism to restrict access to games by age group".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The company is offering a free set of basic services that protect user privacy.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A separate email alleged Gates sought to "surreptitiously" give his then-wife Melinda antibiotics to protect her from the same infection.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The barber was on his way to a house call; he'd worn the basin to protect his head from the rain.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios




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