protocol
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They kept this new treatment protocol a secret from the courts, the press, and their child’s doctors.
From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026
As a character, J.A.R.V.I.S. often seemed to perform miracles but he was always a program, guided by protocol rather than emotion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
Both patients and their physicians were informed of the treatment recommendations generated by the study protocol.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026
The Tennessee Department of Correction said officials followed established protocol.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The software industry did the first by creating and popularizing a protocol known as SMTP—simple mail transfer protocol—which enabled the exchange of e-mail messages between heterogeneous computer systems.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
The rugged guard is familiar with the protocols; Sexton said this was the 11th time in his career that he’s received stitches in his face.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026
Seaport Research analyst Jay Goldberg told MarketWatch that companies like AMD and Broadcom likely “are going to start adding honeypot training” as a measure of security beyond existing protocols governing electronics usage in China.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026
The teams will be using satellite phones to keep in touch and if these stop working there are pre-agreed protocols and meet-up points.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
Normal protocols were suspended as supporters rushed to gather around and embrace her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
From Jamison’s side of the conversation, Cora gathered that the recruit had been making the rounds of the county, learning the protocols of his squad.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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