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protecting

[pruh-tek-ting] / prəˈtɛk tɪŋ /
















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As the region becomes hotter and drier, protecting this vital water source is becoming increasingly important.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Historically, that conservative approach was seen as prudent, protecting investors from speculative excess and ensuring that index constituents demonstrated operational viability before gaining access to trillions of dollars of public capital flows.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The deficits have been exacerbated by the war in the Middle East, which saw US allies expend huge quantities of air defence ammunition protecting sites in the Gulf.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

"As an institution dedicated to protecting Nigerian lives, we understand these concerns deeply," he noted.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“For all these years. Lkossans have called her a monster when...when actually she’s been protecting us, all of us.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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