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protection

[pruh-tek-shuhn] / prəˈtɛk ʃən /


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A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust could protect the assets of a person who applies for Medicaid, if it is set up before the look-back period.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

Protection lasts for several years but it is not considered lifelong, experts say.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

This shift aligns with broader efforts from lawmakers on Capitol Hill and the Environmental Protection Agency to encourage sustainable cooling practices within the industry, as The Wall Street Journal has previously reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Seoul's Personal Information Protection Commission said it would "impose a total of 624.68 billion won in fines... on Coupang for violating safety obligations and collecting personal data without legal grounds".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Since 1949, a dedicated Snallygaster Protection League has been stationed permanently in Maryland to Obliviate Muggles who see it.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling




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