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protection

[pruh-tek-shuhn] / prəˈtɛk ʃən /


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"I've worked in child protection for a long time and I've never dealt with anything like this in a nursery previously."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The valuation provides significant downside protection and a lot of upside potential.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The regime made vague promises about increasing internet access, allowing limited forms of private enterprise, and cooperating on marine protection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

A fully discretionary irrevocable trust provides stronger protection.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

I needed a dog for company and a gun—which I did not have—for possible protection.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen




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