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protect

[pruh-tekt] / prəˈtɛkt /


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The mother of a boy who died after a severe allergic reaction in school is pressing for new legislation to protect pupils in Northern Ireland schools.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The attorney general invited other states "that want to protect kids" to join the lawsuit.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“This isn’t out of generosity or a desire to protect the game’s well-being,” Meyer said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The League of Women Voters of California, a nonpartisan organization that works to protect and expand voter rights, advises that you bring to the voting center the ballot that was mailed to you.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

I think what he is saying is that he’s wanting to protect the rights of every one of us, slave and nonslave alike, to the pursuit of happiness.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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