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protection

[pruh-tek-shuhn] / prəˈtɛk ʃən /


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A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust could protect the assets of a person who applies for Medicaid, if it is set up before the look-back period.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

The regulated toxic substance is corrosive to the skin, eyes and lungs, and high levels of exposure can lead to choking, burns and death, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

This shift aligns with broader efforts from lawmakers on Capitol Hill and the Environmental Protection Agency to encourage sustainable cooling practices within the industry, as The Wall Street Journal has previously reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Seoul's Personal Information Protection Commission said it would "impose a total of 624.68 billion won in fines... on Coupang for violating safety obligations and collecting personal data without legal grounds".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The construction of the island’s first fishing resort, at Protection Point, was delayed, Arthur wrote, because of the war.

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




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