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protecting

[pruh-tek-ting] / prəˈtɛk tɪŋ /
















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The administration’s approach was welcomed by industry leaders, including Microsoft president Brad Smith, who said the order was “an important step toward advancing innovation while protecting the security of the American public.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

As the region becomes hotter and drier, protecting this vital water source is becoming increasingly important.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Historically, that conservative approach was seen as prudent, protecting investors from speculative excess and ensuring that index constituents demonstrated operational viability before gaining access to trillions of dollars of public capital flows.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Whether the system needs protecting or modernising remains contested, but what is clear is this supermarket‑pub only exists because of a framework unlike anywhere else in the UK or Ireland.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

But truth be told, Mae and Birdie didn’t seem to need protecting.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate




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