protection
Example Sentences
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The mask is his only protection, he said.
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
Having seen these effects among children living along the Salton Sea, we believe the protection of local air quality is crucial for the health of children in the Imperial Valley.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Therefore, no affected person was in the courtroom to refute the therapist’s claim that, since she only deploys speech, her counseling is harmless and deserves First Amendment protection.
From Slate • 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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