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protection

[pruh-tek-shuhn] / prəˈtɛk ʃən /


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In 2017, Sir Sadiq said he agreed to a full-time police presence, meaning 24-hour police protection, when the risks to those around him had persuaded him to change his mind.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Embassy in Riyadh, like most American posts around the world, doesn’t operate its own air defenses, instead relying on the host country for protection and advanced firefighting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The added coverage External link includes new protection specifically related to wartime conditions in the form of war hull risk insurance, protection and indemnity, and cargo insurance.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

This will not only provide extra protection during a storm, but the price relief could make a big difference in the ongoing costs of homeownership.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

I quickly discovered that when I maneuvered our way toward the middle of the roll-call formation we had a little protection from the wind.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom