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protocol

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


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For decades, U.S. officials pushed hardest for concrete outcomes while Chinese leaders valued protocol, face and respect.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

This could look like saying: “You don’t have to explain. I trust you. Just be sure you log it in the portal and set your away message,” or whatever protocol is necessary.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026

She highlighted that there was "still no NHS-wide protocol on deliberate harm".

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

When Schwarzenegger left office, his supporters turned the protocol foundation over to Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown’s backers, who in turn handed it over to Newsom’s team.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 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

“We will not compromise on these stringent safety protocols, as delivering a system that safely, dependably and durably serves Los Angeles and our upcoming global events is our primary focus.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

Executives maintained that other protocols in place were sufficient.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

Whether the protocols are straightforwardly good for you depends on who you ask.

From Slate ● Sep. 18, 2026

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

We are instructed in new protocols and shown the consequences of not playing along.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper




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