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


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"If you start with an already functional synapse, that plasticity protocol doesn't work," Harnett says.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

This is standard protocol for defendants with no DUI history, no crash or injury and a low blood-alcohol level, according to the county's district attorney's office.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

An Alaska spokesperson told me Hawaiian will be switching soon to Alaska’s protocol of at least two cart services.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The incident raised immediate questions about the night’s security protocol.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

After about five minutes we would be wrestling over some detail of protocol or else something would send me into gales of laughter.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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