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protection

[pruh-tek-shuhn] / prəˈtɛk ʃən /


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Workers were demanding salary increases, protection against subcontracting and job loss through automation, and were refusing to comply with FIFA’s request to collect sensitive private information such as nationality and home addresses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

France's consumer protection agency, DGCCRF, determined that Nintendo Europe had not sufficiently informed consumers of the recurring problem despite the console being sold for years since its 2017 launch.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

On a longer time scale, Europe also needs to develop a broader array of weapons on its own and become less reliant on the U.S. for protection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

But power also brought access to patronage, protection and, critics allege, opportunities for enrichment.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“You don’t need protection from us,” I say.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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