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protocol

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


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Offensive lineman Trevor Penning is in concussion protocol.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

“The Tennessee Department of Correction followed every step of the State’s lawful, established execution protocol approved by the Attorney General’s Office,” the department said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

The Tennessee Department of Correction said it "followed every step of the state's lawful, established execution protocol," adding that Pike was subsequently taken to an "off-site medical facility."

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

"The Tennessee Department of Correction followed every step of the State's lawful, established execution protocol approved by the attorney general's office," the statement said.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

But if it was a routine evacuation per standard protocol, why did Willa hide the details beneath the floor?

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

Strada, in a statement shared by the governor’s office, said he believed the department had followed established protocols but said stepping aside was in the state’s best interest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

The force added that as criminal proceedings and misconduct protocols remained active and it was unable to provide comment at this time.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

The new measurement approach could also contribute to new quantum communication protocols, methods for transferring multi-photon quantum entangled states, and new forms of measurement-based quantum computing.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 29, 2026

Now attorneys for the former action hero, 79, are requesting that court officials and law enforcement set up security protocols; disallow photography, video or audio recording; and tighten up who’s allowed in the courtroom.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 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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