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protocol

[proh-tuh-kawl, -kol, -kohl] / ˈproʊ təˌkɔl, -ˌkɒl, -ˌkoʊl /


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No Iranian pilgrims were allowed that year, as the two sides were unable to organise a protocol for them to attend.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The misoprostol-only protocol has some downsides: It can be a bit more unpredictable, since it can take longer for a body to expel a pregnancy if it’s not prepped with mifepristone.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Chinese officials were unsure what to make of Pete Hegseth’s presence — whether it was meant to convey a softer stance, a hardening one, or simply an ignorance of basic diplomatic protocol.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

It is usual protocol for the prime minister to call a new first minister.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

It seemed with so much protocol, I would never get to draw the brilliant and lush and wild world brimming over inside me.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez




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