provide against

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Willis knows exactly what Powell has to say about that meeting and everything else, since Powell had recorded a pre-plea “proffer,” a sworn statement of the testimony she can provide against other conspirators.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2023

We don't know how much immunity one variant will provide against another, so some folks could become sick again immediately following an infection.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2022

For them, families weigh the relief the medications can provide against the health implications.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2022

The new study goes further in addressing the perception that handguns are still worthwhile because of the safety they provide against being murdered, some experts said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2022

Railway communication was perfected, and the permanent bridge was repaired, to provide against accident, which in case of a flood might overtake the temporary one.

From South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 by Creswicke, Louis