safeguard
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"We are mindful of the constitutional and legal obligation... to safeguard the life, health, dignity and security of persons in custody," the panel wrote.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Explosive plyometric exercises build the quick reactivity needed to safeguard your body as you age and help you with your balance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
We will continue to work with our partners to safeguard vulnerable individuals and take positive action against those involved in this type of reported criminality.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
“This is an extraordinary measure, adopted to safeguard national security and prevent possible repercussions for our Nation,” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wrote on X.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
But the new High group, unlike all its forerunners, did not act upon instinct but knew what was needed to safeguard its position.
From "1984" by George Orwell
Before the trial began, the company denied the allegations, insisting it had worked with parents, experts and law enforcement to incorporate safeguards for children.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
The flight attendants’ association said in its objection that while customer data might be protected, the deal lacks adequate safeguards to protect information about the attendants who worked for the defunct airline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Tom Hartmann, a spokesperson for State Farm, said in a statement that the company is working to ensure “appropriate safeguards are in place to prevent similar errors in the future.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
The lab team also worried about violating longstanding safeguards limiting use of private citizen data.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Before the fronts of the buildings were sensible safeguards against demons of any kind.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
The force added that the "day of action" had led to a number of individuals being safeguarded.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
"May there be greater room for freedom and may the dignity of the human person always be safeguarded," the Pope said pointedly.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 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
Even my father, who safeguarded his possessions with a military order and zeal, never bothered with it, considering it a colony of junk that was mine.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
Sheriff Martinez said Tuesday that while ICE’s primary mission is enforcing federal immigration law, CBP is focused on safeguarding borders and economic prosperity at ports of entry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
On Wednesday, Shaw had not yet had an opportunity to review the book-policy complaint, but said both policies ultimately look out for children by safeguarding the rights of parents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
"Effective public safety must always be built on proper safeguarding."
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
“The Trump administration remains focused on delivering more investments and jobs for the American people while safeguarding our national security.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 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
Vocabulary lists containing safeguard
Declaration of the Rights of Woman (1791)
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Herbert Hoover on "Rugged Individualism" (1928)
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A Single Shard
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