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protect

[pruh-tekt] / prəˈtɛkt /


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He said the original pact included an agreement intended to protect about 180 movable pieces of art and artifacts from removal, but that “there’s shades of gray here.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

They say they "would expect to be informed" on these matters so they could "assess risk" and ensure measures were in place to protect their staff, contractors and the public.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It is a tool you have purchased to protect the most valuable asset you own.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Father bought Stetsons and bandannas to protect us from the sun.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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