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protection

[pruh-tek-shuhn] / prəˈtɛk ʃən /


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Mr. Wells and Mr. Wellington worried that this would make it far harder to get species protection, putting snakes and their habitats at risk.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

My plan, just back from a trip to the East Coast, was to give California a well-deserved pat on the back for its unwavering commitment to coastal protection and public access.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Archaeological investigations have identified surviving traces of the former camp complex, but Austria's Federal Monuments Office concluded that the remains were "not sufficient" for monument protection.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

He returned to Belgrade, enjoying the support and protection of President Slobodan Milošević.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

The small ogre sought to offer me protection, but the big ones were not convinced.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth

He has also called for expanded protections for ICE agents.

From Salon Aug. 29, 2026

“Daily Brief operates under the same strict privacy protections as our other consumer apps,” Tilney says.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

The bill also creates whistleblower protections for law firm employees who report misconduct, and would enact new restrictions on loans that attorneys give their clients.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

If they are under 13, they should be kicked of the platforms, and if they are 13-17, they should be subject to the extra protections for children.

From BBC Aug. 27, 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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