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protect

[pruh-tekt] / prəˈtɛkt /


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Higher interest rates could push companies to take steps to protect their margins, which likely means job cuts.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

A million young people in England, Wales and Scotland will be offered a vaccine to help protect against meningitis B.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“The delay was necessary to protect the integrity of the investigation and allow investigators to complete essential investigative steps,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The programs can be a savvy way for universities to protect their rankings and generate revenue, said Adam Nguyen, founder of admissions-consulting firm Ivy Link.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

For some, the guerrillas—who are meant to protect the people from invaders—are a frightening force themselves.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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