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as in safeguards
means or method of defending
this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower
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as in defenders
someone that protects
the bodyguard was her protection from overzealous fans
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Recent Examples of protections
Security firms often provide extensive protections to keep executives safe, including physical security guards, online threat monitoring and analysis, cybersecurity defenses, at-home security and protection for spouses and other family members.
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Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Six years later, the monarchs landed on the waiting list for federal protections under the Endangered Species Act.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Many other corporations within finance, media, technology and elsewhere have division CEOs who are crucial to business operations yet don’t receive the security protections that the top CEO does.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
But Johnson’s neighbors on the West Side and his extended community deserve the same protections Johnson and his family enjoy.
—Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
The Writers Guild of America managed to secure minimum staffing protections in TV writers rooms last year after going on strike.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The rules ban all uses of TCE, along with consumer and many commercial uses of PCE, while requiring stringent worker protections for any remaining uses.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Google is also is placing additional protections on the profiles to prevent further off-topic reviews.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Some workplaces will be able to continue using PCE, but with strict worker protections in place.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Six years later, the monarchs landed on the waiting list for federal protections under the Endangered Species Act.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Many other corporations within finance, media, technology and elsewhere have division CEOs who are crucial to business operations yet don’t receive the security protections that the top CEO does.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
But Johnson’s neighbors on the West Side and his extended community deserve the same protections Johnson and his family enjoy.
—Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
The Writers Guild of America managed to secure minimum staffing protections in TV writers rooms last year after going on strike.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The rules ban all uses of TCE, along with consumer and many commercial uses of PCE, while requiring stringent worker protections for any remaining uses.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Google is also is placing additional protections on the profiles to prevent further off-topic reviews.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Some workplaces will be able to continue using PCE, but with strict worker protections in place.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protections
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Within the portal’s first day, offers to talented defenders were rolled out in full force.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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With play-action and misdirection, the 49ers pulled those defenders downhill and then ran off defensive backs at the third level.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
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The world's defenses are going up fast.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Security firms often provide extensive protections to keep executives safe, including physical security guards, online threat monitoring and analysis, cybersecurity defenses, at-home security and protection for spouses and other family members.Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Its white and black colorways look sleek in kitchens, and the set comes with fry pans, sauce pans, a casserole pan, a steamer insert, a baking tray, cooking utensils, and cookware protectors.Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Everything is up to 40% off—and take 35% off for everything else sitewide, like bedding, mattress protectors, and furniture.Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
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Parents or guardians can complete claim forms for those under 18.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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In 2019, the state expanded the law to allow teachers to become guardians, who must receive more than 140 hours of firearms training from a Florida sheriff’s office.Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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Centralized exchanges and custodians are likely to be the entities required to put in the most work to ensure MiCA compliance.Sean Lee, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recovered artifacts will be returned to their rightful custodians, the news release said.Jordan D. Brown, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Protections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protections. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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