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protection

[pruh-tek-shuhn] / prəˈtɛk ʃən /


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The CMA's director of consumer protection, Hayley Fletcher, said extra charges can quickly bump up the price for families saving up for an affordable summer holiday.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

An investing plan and protection against loss are not two different things.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Coupang will strengthen data protection and hinted at appealing the decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Gold stocks booked losses as precious metal prices slumped to the lowest levels of the year with investors dumping bullion amid renewed U.S.-Iran attacks and look elsewhere for protection against renewed inflation risks.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

When this happens, the Jesuits dive under tables or beds for protection.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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