protection
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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 expanded plan now includes war hull risk, protection and indemnity, and cargo insurance, with Chubb as the lead underwriter.
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
If all goes well in the industry, private insurers might be happy to offer factories their coverage without a state backstop and developers and lenders may no longer insist upon that extra layer of protection.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
He certainly didn’t believe that the world was fair, or that things always worked out for the best, or that he enjoyed some special protection from life’s accidents.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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