safeguard
Example Sentences
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Officials hope safeguards included into the agreement -- such as import quotas or minimum import prices for commodities including apples -- will reduce the impact of foreign competition.
From Barron's
“Staying up to date with vaccinations is a key step in safeguarding public health and saving lives.”
From Los Angeles Times
Environmental advocates dismissed the safeguards as insufficient -- pointing out, for example, the new approval allowed year-round use, including in the hottest summer months.
From Barron's
"The installation was announced in advance and intended entirely to safeguard the trainees," the legal representative told the BBC in a written response.
From BBC
Conveniently omitted: Washington already requires physical examinations for sports participation, a routine safeguard that’s hardly controversial.
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