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protect

[pruh-tekt] / prəˈtɛkt /


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"They protect against different viruses, and it really can make the difference between a mild illness and a serious hospital stay," she said.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Topological properties may help protect delicate quantum information against certain forms of noise and interference.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

But those are unlikely to be sufficient to protect the entire country, analysts say.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

He explained it this way in August: “Canada will match those tariffs dollar for dollar to protect our workers and businesses.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

We had to learn if we wanted to protect the future.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

Ferguson, the focus is on a Washington state law that protects access to safe state-licensed youth shelters and subsidized mental healthcare counseling.

From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026

Dan Schorr, a former sex crimes prosecutor, told the BBC that New York law still protects victims of assaults who have chosen to drink or take drugs.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Rather than focusing only on killing cancer cells directly, researchers could try to reprogram the surrounding tissue that supports and protects the tumor.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

Event cancellation insurance protects Olympic hosts in the event that a natural disaster, terrorist threat, health emergency or other unforeseen event disrupts the quadrennial sports extravaganza.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

It is hard to explain to the children that the birds have been killed off, when they have learned in school that a Federal law protects the birds from killing or capture.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

Afterward both coach and quarterback chivalrously protected each other by taking responsibility for the debacle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Cerutti, whose farm is an EU-certified protected area, is looking to compensate the lost earnings from the sacrificed paddies by hosting schools and academics, and offering guest accommodation.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

But Norwich Apex Data Centre has defended the scheme, claiming assessments showed it would not harm protected areas like Marston Marshes.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Most Americans are old enough to remember life before 9/11, when public spaces were far less protected.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

The tree, he hoped, protected him from view.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

“I’ve got to make sure I’m protecting my export markets,” said U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Ministers said they would work with industry to "develop a regulatory regime for the heating oil market, protecting consumers and promoting competition".

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Reducing screen time can be helpful, but changing how people use their smartphones may be just as important for protecting attention, sleep, and overall well-being.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Seaver and his security company were subsequently served with a termination notice directing them to immediately vacate the Parton properties they had been tasked with protecting.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

Andrew tore at the tape and plastic bag protecting the thick yellow envelope with “Clue” inked on the front.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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