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protect

[pruh-tekt] / prəˈtɛkt /


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President Trump asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to scale back attacks in Lebanon, aiming to protect a fragile cease-fire and coming U.S.-Iran talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

We know he feels the need to protect his reputation and defend his votes.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Most states give buyers anywhere from a week to 30 days to transfer coverage from another vehicle, but don’t count on that window to protect a car in transit.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

A father of two daughters, Ahmed said: "My wife and I lie awake at night talking about how to protect them from systems that could reach them before we even know it is happening."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 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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