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as in defending
to drive danger or attack away from
the mother bear was just trying to protect her cubs
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Recent Examples of protecting
Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
How can organizations maintain transparency while protecting proprietary technology?
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The latter, designed by Albert Frey, opened in 1965 as an Enco gas station with its dramatic triangular overhang protecting the pumps from the heat.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
The industry faces the challenge of working with regulators to create frameworks that promote innovation while protecting public interests.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Diversity, inclusivity and equal-pay certification are also a focus, as is the group’s commitment to supporting local communities through impactful social projects and to protecting the most vulnerable children and families from the cold.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Aaron Stump with the Indiana Wildlife Federation said conversations around protecting the monarch have been going on for a while now, and a decision always boils down to how the rule will impact farmers and other stakeholders.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
Understand that sending texts between different operating system platforms, such as Android and iOS, isn’t considered secure for protecting sensitive information.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Instead, leadership must be focused on protecting fair competition and ensuring that small companies and new inventors have the opportunity to succeed.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The best way to lower your risk of eggshell nails is to practice nail care at home by avoiding contact with harsh chemicals and protecting your nails from cold, dry air.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
How can organizations maintain transparency while protecting proprietary technology?
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The latter, designed by Albert Frey, opened in 1965 as an Enco gas station with its dramatic triangular overhang protecting the pumps from the heat.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
The industry faces the challenge of working with regulators to create frameworks that promote innovation while protecting public interests.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Diversity, inclusivity and equal-pay certification are also a focus, as is the group’s commitment to supporting local communities through impactful social projects and to protecting the most vulnerable children and families from the cold.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Aaron Stump with the Indiana Wildlife Federation said conversations around protecting the monarch have been going on for a while now, and a decision always boils down to how the rule will impact farmers and other stakeholders.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
Understand that sending texts between different operating system platforms, such as Android and iOS, isn’t considered secure for protecting sensitive information.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Instead, leadership must be focused on protecting fair competition and ensuring that small companies and new inventors have the opportunity to succeed.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Protecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protecting. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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