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protocol

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


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It also claimed Lara did not follow regulatory protocol in promulgating the new policy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

When the team qualified for the World Cup, the country’s national director of state protocol called it a “defining moment for our nation.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

White House protocol requires all visitors, regardless of status, to present government ID to the Secret Service for entry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Fans at the stadium tried to make the best of the situation, although they were surprised by the strictness of the protocol.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

The five men were walking single file, which was smart, but they weren’t using a rope—a serious violation of mountaineering protocol.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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