protections

plural of protection

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Recent Examples of protections Depending on your location, there may be legal protections against eviction for those who are unemployed. True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Albeit the shift to default maximum protections has triggered the current Epic Games lawsuit, which claims Samsung and Google are working together to make third-party app installs overly difficult. Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Several updates highlight the growing focus on criminal history reform, pay transparency, and marijuana legalization, while emerging regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring practices and privacy protections are also gaining traction. Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 To ensure that the gig economy benefits all segments of society, policymakers must address issues such as worker classification, benefits, and labor protections. Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 But some Michigan Republicans remain skeptical that the issue will end up motivating many voters in the state come Election Day, given the network of protections already in place. Cooper Burton, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024 Yet there is enough support among the EU’s member states to push through the new trade protections, Reuters reported Wednesday citing unnamed officials. Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 3 Oct. 2024 Additionally, ensuring worker protections is crucial to prevent exploitation and maintain a fair working environment. Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 Thousands of port workers went on strike after labor negotiations over higher pay and protections against automation reportedly stalled between the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance. Rachel Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protections
Noun
  • Anthony Davis sets a ball screen for Austin Reaves, drawing two defenders on the ball and opening Davis to roll into the paint.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Winning The Battle Security is an ongoing arms race, with both attackers and defenders constantly coming up with new and more effective ways to defeat the enemy.
    Josh Orrison, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • His off-ball movement and sharp shooting from deep will stretch defenses and create room for Giannis and Dame to operate.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • With defenses heavily focused on those two superstars, Prince will be positioned to take advantage of the open looks generated from their gravity.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The free exhibition includes scrolls, earthenware, sculptures, and inks on paper of fearsome demons and monsters in their role of either causing havoc on earth or acting as protectors against evil forces and harmful intruders.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Plus the legs have built-in protectors to keep your floors scratch-free.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • By combining various technology solutions—from core banking to custodians, CRM systems to investment platforms and data analytics to compliance software—financial services firms can streamline workflows and ensure seamless data flow across the business.
    Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Local 99 members include custodians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, teacher aides and security aides.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024

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“Protections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protections. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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