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protection

[pruh-tek-shuhn] / prəˈtɛk ʃən /


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With trillions of dollars riding on the artificial-intelligence trade, investors, traders and even tech executives are hunting for high-stakes protection.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

But following a security clampdown and serious injuries to some protesters, the movement broadened its demands to include greater protection of civil liberties and the right to protest.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

That global deal in 2022 - the Global Biodiversity Framework - contained 24 targets including putting 30% of the world's land and seas into protection by the end of the decade.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

“The public interest also favors the protection of election staff, who are working diligently to ensure that all citizens can cast their votes.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

There were new saints from the New Orleans house on the mantel now, cheering and clapping at her, and protection orbs hung from the ceiling.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

To address this problem, engineers developed software protections that help the processor operate reliably despite the harsh environment.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

"We're focused on helping voters find reliable information across our platforms," Google said in a statement, adding that it had "strict quality and policy protections" across its AI products on election topics.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

Yet, in the modern era, founder protections have become more in vogue with certain hot-tech companies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

Alison Tooze, chief policy officer at the British Parking Association, said: "Overall, the code strikes the right balance between stronger protections for motorists and effective parking management, helping keep communities, businesses and local economies moving."

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

He was being charged as an adult, which meant he no longer had the protections given to juveniles, one of which is anonymity.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater


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