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[pruh-tekt] / prəˈtɛkt /


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

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

They also protect users’ data on public Wi-Fi, like at cafes or airports, from hackers.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“It looks like plover habitat was minimally impacted, which is great news,” Travaglio said, pointing to the island’s eastern point, where beaches are closed during the spring and summer to protect the birds’ nesting area.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"I leave you at Koyuk. Carry it to Nome. It will protect you."

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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