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protect

[pruh-tekt] / prəˈtɛkt /


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Because exercise and ibuprofen reduce inflammation through different biological pathways, researchers wanted to determine whether either approach, or a combination of both, could help protect cognitive function during chemotherapy.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“With informed discussion, creative thinking and timely legislative action, Social Security will continue to protect future generations.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

I know that we have to protect ourselves.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Another petition, titled "support the ceramics industry and protect British manufacturing jobs and skills", has reached more than 105,000 signatures, passing the threshold to be considered for a debate in Parliament.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Do you see it now, Lexie? Because you can’t protect yourself from something you can’t see.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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