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protection

[pruh-tek-shuhn] / prəˈtɛk ʃən /


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Social Care Minister Tom Arthur said: "When a person is self-funding their care this becomes a contractual matter between the individual and their care home. However, this should be protected by consumer protection laws."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Military escorts, which shippers used in the Persian Gulf during the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war, can only provide protection for a limited number of ships at a time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Indonesia's government said "these events underscore the urgent need to strengthen protection for UN peacekeeping forces amid an increasingly dangerous conflict situation".

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

This will not only provide extra protection during a storm, but the price relief could make a big difference in the ongoing costs of homeownership.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

They use a variety of methods, often simultaneously: protection of habitat, replanting of habitat, stricter laws to prevent poaching, community awareness—and reintroducing animals back into the wild.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh