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protection

[pruh-tek-shuhn] / prəˈtɛk ʃən /


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"Through strengthened domestic protection, climate-responsive planning, and global financial and technical assistance, we can still prevent the first modern extinction of a great ape species."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

An investing plan and protection against loss are not two different things.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Coupang will strengthen data protection and hinted at appealing the decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Gen. Donovan also led a perimeter security assessment of the naval base and discussed force protection, safety of service members and their families, and operational readiness with base officials," US Southern Command added.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Renn gave him a sprig of rowan for protection, and one of her salmon-skin mittens on a cord.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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