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as in defense
means or method of defending
this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower
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as in safety
the state of not being exposed to danger
the open boat offered no protection from the weather
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Recent Examples of protection
The termination of their work permits and deportation protections under an immigration authority known as parole will take effect in late April, 30 days after March 25, according to a notice posted by the federal government.
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Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
The commemoration comes amid uncertainty about the future of voting rights, as President Trump dismantles Civil Rights protections and maligns diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
—Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
In the meantime, Walters warns that, without national anti-SLAPP protections in place, Wednesday’s verdict will likely embolden powerful companies—and potentially silence activists and groups that are unable to afford a costly legal battle.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Trump calls for judge's impeachment Trump takes Secret Service protection away from Hunter and Ashley Biden, former President Biden's children.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
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Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
The commemoration comes amid uncertainty about the future of voting rights, as President Trump dismantles Civil Rights protections and maligns diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
—Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
In the meantime, Walters warns that, without national anti-SLAPP protections in place, Wednesday’s verdict will likely embolden powerful companies—and potentially silence activists and groups that are unable to afford a costly legal battle.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Trump calls for judge's impeachment Trump takes Secret Service protection away from Hunter and Ashley Biden, former President Biden's children.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
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Zach attack The Kings need Zach LaVine to resume his season-long assault on opposing defenses.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Not with a dominant defense that gave up just four field goals after the first quarter.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Mavericks wanted to start Davis at power forward alongside Daniel Gafford or Dereck Lively II, both of whom are respectable rim protectors in their own right.—
Christian Clark,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article Another formidable rim protector joined Christian Braun’s poster collection recently.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2025
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The shift away from a patronage system produced a more stable and efficient federal workforce, which has enabled improvements in many critical areas, including seismic safety and disaster response.—
Jonathan P. Stewart,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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Biggest needs: Interior offensive line, tight end, cornerback, linebacker and safety Back to top 15 | Atlanta Falcons Just one of the 16 mock drafts suggest that the Atlanta Falcons will use their first pick on offense.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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Unlike traditional medical data protected under HIPAA, genetic data shared with consumer companies like 23andMe lacks similar federal privacy safeguards.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Kavanaugh, meanwhile, repeatedly brought up his claim in Milligan that the Voting Rights Act’s anti-gerrymandering safeguards need an expiration date.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
24 Mar. 2025
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Admission is free, but guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Check out the full schedule and additional information here.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
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The bill outlines a minimum set of information requirements — things like student date of birth, address and names of parents and guardians — but there are no restrictions on what additional data could be mandated, meaning its scope could easily expand.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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Staffers reported long lines of employees returning their security passes and devices at the Voice of America building on Friday.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2025
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The handling of private military discussions among top officials in Trump's Cabinet has also triggered significant U.S. security concerns.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Agents also allegedly found three additional firearms, ammunition and two suppressors.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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Authorities found multiple firearms and ammunition.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Too often, defenders turn their heads to watch the ball, completely losing track of their man.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The second straight clean sheet was also a point of pride for the back line, according to defender Izzy Rodriguez.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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