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protection

[pruh-tek-shuhn] / prəˈtɛk ʃən /


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Both depend on work permits and legal protection afforded under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a program created by President Obama in 2012 for immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

It might seem logical that if B12 helps healthy cells thrive, taking extra doses should offer extra protection against cancer.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

World football's governing body FIFA, responding to a question from AFP, said it "is committed to respecting all internationally recognized human rights and strives to promote the protection of these rights."

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Local officials say medical workers at Bunia’s Rwampara Hospital—where the bulk of Congo’s Ebola patients are being treated—have since been placed under military protection.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

He quickly reviewed the first three water monster songs and as much of the protection song as he knew.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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