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protocol

[proh-tuh-kawl, -kol, -kohl] / ˈproʊ təˌkɔl, -ˌkɒl, -ˌkoʊl /


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Instead, Russia has used a limited security protocol that it calls “carpet” restrictions, in contrast to the “blanket” ban that a formal airspace closure would involve.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Apple’s CEO succession plan is a textbook case of standard corporate protocol, according to organizational experts.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

Vietnam only officially entered the Chinese durian market after a 2022 trade protocol but last year became the country's biggest supplier by volume, ending Thailand's near two-decade dominance.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

Supreme Court precedent, that would be better than putting her to death under Tennessee’s current protocol.

From Slate Aug. 25, 2026

While that may seem cruel and heartless to most, I knew it was just protocol.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

He says that while the proposed policy is good for Kenya and in line with global migration protocols, the communication about it ought to have been more diplomatic.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

The situation has disrupted social and economic life to such an extent that the authorities announced a rare relaxation of security protocols to allow the city of some three million people to keep functioning.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

Health experts say the virus can be stopped if communities in its path adhere to strict health protocols.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

“Testing protocols depend on the circumstances surrounding each wildlife specimen and the potential for human exposure.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

“This is a lockdown. This is a lockdown. Follow lockdown protocols immediately. This is a lockdown. Follow lockdown protocols immediately.”

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden




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