extrication

noun

Definition of extricationnext
as in protection

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  1. protection
  2. security
  3. defense
  4. preservation
  5. conservation
Noun
  • Four years ago, the Sharks had Brent Burns, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Logan Couture, Kevin Labanc, Evander Kane, Erik Karlsson, Martin Jones, and Timo Meier on long-term contracts, most with at least some trade protection in a flat-cap world.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The company has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting related to the protection of funds permitted for withdrawal from the Trust Account and compliance with the investment management trust agreement.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of protection
Noun
  • Evans, 38, an Army veteran and former Arvada police officer, campaigned on hot-topic issues including free speech, gun rights and American security.
    Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Dayton Avenue was still closed for a block a couple of days after the election and the security staff on duty had yet to pack up and fold their klieg lights and break down their Checkpoint Charlie huts and move all the vehicles.
    Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of security
Noun
  • Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald’s scheme gave Purdy fits last year when Macdonald coordinated Baltimore’s defense (four interceptions), but produced 255 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers and no sacks in the 49ers’ win at Seattle last month.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Applied Energetics continues to focus on developing its laser and optical systems for defense and commercial applications, highlighting its recent agreements and expansions in laboratory space.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of defense
Noun
  • The Mexican Grand Prix had been the most boring race on the calendar for years—a procession of tire preservation with little-to-no overtaking or risk taking.
    Rob Reed, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • There’s an element of self preservation, there’s an element of biding your time.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of preservation
Noun
  • The Minnesota State Lottery sends 40% of its revenue to the state’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund to pay for conservation projects.
    Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Safari Club International also contributed two conservation grants, according to the research acknowledgements.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of conservation
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