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protecting

[pruh-tek-ting] / prəˈtɛk tɪŋ /
















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Styles says anchoring the tour in this way allows him to put on more elaborate shows, while protecting his and his band's health.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“My immediate priority is protecting the unhoused individuals who rely on these services and the frontline organizations working every day to help them,” Barger said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said it was committed to protecting Medicare enrollees’ access to medically necessary care and ensuring insurers comply with coverage requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

New research in mice suggests that gut microbes and the compounds they produce may play a surprising role in protecting against some of the condition's most serious consequences, including heart disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

“I’m not sure they need our help protecting him,” she whispered to Sydney as they sat on a bench putting their shoes back on.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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