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protocol

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


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The protocol foundation was created as a tax-exempt charity during Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s administration in 2004, and was intended to defray taxpayer costs for the governor’s travel.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

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

Some of the new and more curious watchers, not knowing the protocol that had been developed by our steadier customers, came out on the slack to get a better view.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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

From Slate Sep. 18, 2026

The various protocols around its operation mean a safety-car period usually goes on for several laps, while in this case the VSC was in operation for less than a single lap.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

AI safety protocols center mostly on teaching models to act responsibly and increasing oversight into their underlying reasoning steps during task execution—tracked within a system’s “chain of thought.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

“We take safety extremely seriously and our strong safety record reflects our rigorous protocols and response procedures,” the representative said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

“Netscape helped to guarantee that these open protocols would not be proprietary by commercializing them for the public,” said Andreessen.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman




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