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protocol

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


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"The referee followed the protocol for these sort of situations, they did the right thing," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

The Tennessee Department of Correction said it followed established protocol and that the drug has been effective.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

Offensive lineman Trevor Penning is in concussion protocol.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

In his resignation statement, Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada insisted "the Department carried out its responsibilities in accordance with the established protocol."

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

We felt that this slight break in protocol was warranted but in no way prejudicial—in one way or another—to the application review.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio

Tanden can reflexively rattle off the particularities of housing protocols I couldn’t begin to decode; she titters with satisfaction upon recounting the intricacies of a long-discarded Australian cap-and-trade proposal.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

Progress by industry and the Department of Homeland Security has mostly been limited to improving laboratory protocols and providing public-health support.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

"Both clubs have condemned the incident, and it's positive that Millwall and match officials followed the right protocols so that action can be taken to identify any individual responsible," the organisation said.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

"Anything that may help should be explored, but it requires strict protocols and safety monitoring."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

“Well, not as such. But there are certain protocols involved ” “A gentleman’s agreement?” she asked acidicly.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss


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