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protection

[pruh-tek-shuhn] / prəˈtɛk ʃən /


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Its remote, rural location offered protection from a foreign attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Under fire for what critics say is inadequate protection of its young user base, Roblox nevertheless remains incredibly popular.

From Slate • May 17, 2026

The measles-mumps-rubella vaccine is the most effective protection from measles, according to the public health department.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Later on Friday, Police Scotland said a 19-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with a data protection offence, following a complaint of personal information being shared online relating to a Scottish football official.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

They felt like a small bit of protection.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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