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protect

[pruh-tekt] / prəˈtɛkt /


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He said the original pact included an agreement intended to protect about 180 movable pieces of art and artifacts from removal, but that “there’s shades of gray here.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

To protect the remaining orangutans, they added, sustained international support will be required.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Two Virginia activists who are plaintiffs in the suit claim that they “want to uphold the rule of law and protect our nation’s most cherished monuments from corrupt exploitation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The company is offering a free set of basic services that protect user privacy.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The FBI is supposed to protect families like ours.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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