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protect

[pruh-tekt] / prəˈtɛkt /


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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told US channel ABC News on Sunday: "We are defending ourselves whatever it takes, and we see no limit for ourselves to defend our people, to protect our people."

From Barron's

In the meantime, she was concerned with protecting her family.

From Los Angeles Times

“It is impossible to protect and defend every building in a city like Dubai or Abu Dhabi or other Emirates,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Vegetation management in flood control channels is conducted to maintain flood protection capacity and protect public safety,” Dave Ahern, a spokesperson for the agency, said in an email.

From Los Angeles Times

The planting took place within fenced plots, which are designed to protect young saplings.

From BBC