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protect

[pruh-tekt] / prəˈtɛkt /


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The woman the BBC spoke to - who we are calling Emma but whose real name cannot be used to protect her identity - said she thinks there may be many more victims.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"Our findings suggest thymic health deserves much more attention and may open new avenues for understanding how to protect the immune system as we age."

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

“Our responsibility is to protect voters and ensure every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast a ballot,” said Dean Logan, registrar-recorder/county clerk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board, whose mandate is to protect swimmers from attacks, says nets have helped significantly reduce fatal encounters since the 1950s, when a spate of attacks devastated local tourism.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

How should he protect himself in the woods?

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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