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protection

[pruh-tek-shuhn] / prəˈtɛk ʃən /


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The toilet is in a small cubicle that's quite loud; the astronauts need to wear ear protection when they use it.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Embassy in Riyadh, like most American posts around the world, doesn’t operate its own air defenses, instead relying on the host country for protection and advanced firefighting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

This will not only provide extra protection during a storm, but the price relief could make a big difference in the ongoing costs of homeownership.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Having seen these effects among children living along the Salton Sea, we believe the protection of local air quality is crucial for the health of children in the Imperial Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The bottle tree bloomed with watch-over flowers courtesy of Mama, and its branches held tiny protection lanterns that checkered her bed with light.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton