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protocol

[proh-tuh-kawl, -kol, -kohl] / ˈproʊ təˌkɔl, -ˌkɒl, -ˌkoʊl /


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Zhu's remains will be cremated on Tuesday in Beijing, Xinhua said Sunday, with a farewell gathering attended by senior leaders of China's ruling Communist Party expected before, according to standard protocol.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Federal agents are using flight manifests to arrest travelers with lapsed visas, drawing objections over safety and protocol.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

He was fined $14,650 for the protocol violation and missed a game because unvaccinated players had to isolate for 10 days after testing positive.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Despite that, deputies that day failed to seal off the Guthrie property with police crime-scene tape, a standard protocol.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

The officer stalled for a moment, like he was mentally searching his protocol book for how to handle this particular situation.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer

It said fencing was improved and different management protocols were introduced following the Honchu incident.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

“She told me that scammers will call the company several times a day to learn the protocols and language that the legitimate company uses,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

"The new Air Force One is a state-of-the-art aircraft that has been fitted with high-level security protocols that ensure the safety of the President and his staff," Communications Director Steven Cheung said in the statement.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

Foreign Affairs Minister Ronald Lamola said that his department had submitted a recommendation to parliament and the president's office for new protocols for former heads of state during foreign trips.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

We are instructed in new protocols and shown the consequences of not playing along.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper




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