protocol

Example Sentences

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A slight, late-morning pullback happened just before media outlets reported on an Islamic Republic News Agency headline that said Iran and Oman were drafting a protocol to monitor traffic through the strait.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

As a result, batters this spring went through a rigorous measurement protocol unlike anything MLB had ever undertaken.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Security is anchored in a proprietary protocol and server technology that runs entirely in RAM to ensure all data is wiped upon reboot.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

And, I think that was the first protocol to start with, was just to get back to normal.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

It may be a violation of protocol, but Monique won’t notice, not when she’s busy yelling at everyone else in the airport.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix