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protocol

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


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Supreme Court precedent, that would be better than putting her to death under Tennessee’s current protocol.

From Slate Aug. 25, 2026

"We need to examine whether the protocol is still appropriate and how we might want to adjust it."

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

Zhu's remains will be cremated on Tuesday in Beijing, Xinhua said Sunday, with a farewell gathering attended by senior leaders of China's ruling Communist Party expected before, according to standard protocol.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Federal Aviation Administration officials believe the incident may have resulted in what they call a loss of standard separation, an air-traffic control protocol to keep aircraft a safe distance apart, these people said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

I tried, in my way, to loosen the protocol of the place.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Walid suggested PIMS's safety protocols were inadequate, despite it being a major hospital.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Financial institutions, central banks and credit-card networks are also adopting postquantum protocols and other defenses to protect sensitive data.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

Police will review policy and processes to ensure protocols are "foolproof" into the future, Lanyon added.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

A proposed bill to tighten safety protocols at stone fabrication shops and publish reports of compliance was put on hold in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

My mom had protocols to go overboard with the Stray Cats but also be very subtle in our generosity.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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