protocols

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But it does have downsides, such as being slower than other protocols, and, while highly customizable, its configuration can be more complex.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

In Rio state, the health department said it had activated safety protocols after a Belgian man who arrived from Uganda showed "viral symptoms such as cough, chills and diarrhoea".

From BBC • May 31, 2026

This includes documents related to facility inspections, compliance history, maintenance logs, staffing levels and emergency protocols.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Public companies have protocols for who gets access to material nonpublic information, because that information can be used to insider trade in the stock market.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

He was not profusely thankful and there was that silence about him, that bearded, gruff, and giant silence, that unwillingness to engage the protocols of island life.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson