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protect

[pruh-tekt] / prəˈtɛkt /


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If parents do decide to give their babies a vaccine to protect against measles, they should try to get the injection at least two weeks before travel.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

"When the majority of fishermen become aware that their actions matter and choose to protect the species themselves," he said, "that is success."

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

Police said they would maintain a significant presence in the area to protect the property from "criminal acts"

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

As long-range drones become increasingly crucial to modern warfare, militaries must develop new ways to protect them.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

What if he hadn’t been there to protect her?

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

In fact, the Constitution’s design, which protects democratic voice and freedoms, has enabled Americans to shape constitutional meaning since the founding.

From Slate Jul. 20, 2026

"I am worried that this war will drag on... but thank God we're in a country that protects us."

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

The university spokesman said that keeping the investigation documents confidential preserves the integrity of the process and protects the privacy of participants.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Habeas corpus is a basic legal principle that protects people from being unlawfully detained and the petition allows immigrants like Wilber to challenge the legality of their detention.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

He says, “The First Amendment protects our right to free speech as much as it protects yours.”

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

Maduro's attorney Barry Pollack signalled that he will argue at trial that his client was protected by sovereign immunity, a legal principle shielding heads of state from prosecution.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Now the digital bank can offer protected deposit accounts and other new services including loans and overdrafts at scale.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Environmental and park advocates argued for the reservation system, saying that it not only protected the wildlife and land, but also that it was popular among guests.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

"We must re-prioritise. We must spend differently if the health of our people is to be protected," she said.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Mamá’s eyes flashed, her nostrils flared, and her mouth was set into a straight thin line, like a she-wolf snarling fiercely as she protected her cubs.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

"We stand behind protecting season-ticket holders and having as many of them as possible."

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

“They reflect the reality of managing one of the nation’s most visited national parks while keeping visitors safe and protecting park resources,” the spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Department of State gave money to groups protecting free speech, human rights and persecuted minorities in poor and authoritarian countries.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

The strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base was one of three missile attacks in 24 hours, pointing to challenges in protecting U.S. troops.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Cat had a flash of that same feeling she had when she met John Harvey that day on the beach—that he was someone who needed protecting.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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