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safeguard

[seyf-gahrd] / ˈseɪfˌgɑrd /




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We will continue to work with our partners to safeguard vulnerable individuals and take positive action against those involved in this type of reported criminality.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

The IRS asks nonprofits whether their executive compensation was reviewed by independent people and if they used comparisons to other similar organizations — a standard safeguard against self-dealing.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

To safeguard the zoo’s legacy, the report recommended finding a new owner by next spring.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

As the top commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East, Cooper’s mission has been to prosecute the war with Iran and safeguard American security interests in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

But the new High group, unlike all its forerunners, did not act upon instinct but knew what was needed to safeguard its position.

From "1984" by George Orwell

“This fails to provide any safeguards for Los Angeles taxpayers and most assuredly risks the city’s fiscal stability,” Councilmember Monica Rodriguez said after voting against the agreement.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

In March, he and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced legislation calling for a moratorium on new data centers until critical safeguards are put into place.

From Salon Aug. 12, 2026

The company has in recent months discussed creating an editorial board for CNN and other safeguards to ease concerns over its news operation, The Wall Street Journal reported.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

The incidents have prompted researchers and governments to call for tougher safeguards and more rigorous testing.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Dupont, after all, would not have known who had been given the replicas of the diamond; he had no insight into the last-second safeguards of the museum.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

The force added that the "day of action" had led to a number of individuals being safeguarded.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

"Our national heritage and environment must be safeguarded from greed and unnecessary destruction without public participation," he added.

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

The executive pointed to China, as well as Japan and South Korea—which both allow the sale of Chinese cars—as examples of countries that successfully safeguarded their domestic auto industries.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

“We believe mining of metals such as nickel and copper should be safeguarded in Europe through competitive long-term business conditions,” Tom Soderman, general manager of Boliden Kevitsa, said.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 4, 2026

According to the Pukhtunwali code of panah, or asylum, if a person asks for protection against his enemies, the person, in this case Osama, would be safeguarded at all costs.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

"This change continues the work already undertaken by the contest to strengthen safeguarding and protect younger artists from the pressures associated with competing at the Eurovision Song Contest," they added in the statement.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

"Hotels need safeguarding procedures... because one mistake can have devastating consequences," she said.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

He suggested there should be more of a focus on safeguarding around the existing technology.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

"As a matter of urgency there should be an independent inquiry into the college led by someone with significant safeguarding experience, and they need to be able to speak to the children there."

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Knowing she was safeguarding his big weakness made him feel better—like he’d fastened his seat belt for a high-speed chase.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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