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safeguard

[seyf-gahrd] / ˈseɪfˌgɑrd /




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Learn why cyber insurance for business is now an essential boardroom financial safeguard.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

The IRS asks nonprofits whether their executive compensation was reviewed by independent people and if they used comparisons to other similar organizations — a standard safeguard against self-dealing.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

"We are making important progress which will safeguard the future of our game, concentrate resources and give our teams the best chance of achieving success at all levels."

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

As the top commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East, Cooper’s mission has been to prosecute the war with Iran and safeguard American security interests in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

“Nevertheless, island civilians must do whatever they can independent of naval and military aid to safeguard their homes and businesses against sabotage or bombing.”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

In March, he and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced legislation calling for a moratorium on new data centers until critical safeguards are put into place.

From Salon Aug. 12, 2026

With no mandate requiring such costly safeguards, AI companies have little commercial incentive to deploy them.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Hie argues even existing safeguards go a long way towards "ensuring that the technology is used for good".

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

The new federal guidelines recommend limits on telehealth, safeguards to detect fraudulent billing, and state licensure for therapy providers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Dupont, after all, would not have known who had been given the replicas of the diamond; he had no insight into the last-second safeguards of the museum.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

The force added that the "day of action" had led to a number of individuals being safeguarded.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Robert Gunn, station director of Sizewell B, said the deal would ensure hundreds of jobs were safeguarded.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

The executive pointed to China, as well as Japan and South Korea—which both allow the sale of Chinese cars—as examples of countries that successfully safeguarded their domestic auto industries.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

“We believe mining of metals such as nickel and copper should be safeguarded in Europe through competitive long-term business conditions,” Tom Soderman, general manager of Boliden Kevitsa, said.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 4, 2026

There are fossils to be safeguarded, ancient manuscripts; there are pearls, gold nuggets, a sapphire as big as a mouse.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

The Panorama and Times joint investigation also revealed that Sullivan has been banned from contact with West Ham's women's and youth teams for the past three years because of safeguarding concerns.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

He suggested there should be more of a focus on safeguarding around the existing technology.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Previously, in April 2024, the council opened a safeguarding inquiry following complaints from the woman's family.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Katrina Pierce, from the Federation of Small Businesses in Lincolnshire, says it is more about the "policies, safeguarding and insurance costs" plus the new Employment Rights Act.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

Who is safeguarding the consumer to see that no residues of dieldrin or heptachlor are appearing in milk?

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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