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protocol

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


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These chemicals are widely used to manufacture plastics, nonstick coatings, and replacement chemicals for substances already restricted under the Montreal Protocol.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

“We’re part of the GHG Protocol process right now,” Nakagawa said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

The governor’s office said his international travel is paid for by the California State Protocol Foundation, a nonprofit that is funded primarily by corporate donations and run by a board Newsom appoints.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Along with a more expansive group of retail and payments partners, Google announced its Agent Payments Protocol, an open standard that the company hopes will accelerate and regularize AI shopping across retail sites.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

The gate was already lowering, as the guards sealed it in accordance with Black Protocol.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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