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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

“Trainees, suitcases will be brought to your room. As a new safety protocol and precaution, coppers will be checking them. Don't be alarmed. Keep the line tidy on the stairs.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

The FDA warns that “using an anti-choking device before established protocols could delay critical life-saving action.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

Some unpaid health workers are violating safety protocols by allowing grieving families to touch highly infectious corpses.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

It is not uncommon for jurors in high-profile trials to struggle to reach a decision, and judges have protocols for such situations.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

Some in Kyiv -- a city of three million people -- consider the security protocols ineffective, with experts suggesting a more flexible approach.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

“Well, not as such. But there are certain protocols involved ” “A gentleman’s agreement?” she asked acidicly.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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