as in protecting
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as in protection
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as in defending
to drive danger or attack away from
sheepdogs safeguard the flock from attacks by wolves
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Noun
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Trump’s speech reflected his plan to roll back protections for transgender people and terminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Jan. 2025 -
The order directs his attorney general to release guidance stating that a Supreme Court decision in 2020 that cemented stronger civil rights protections to transgender workers does not apply to schools and their students, echoing a ruling by a federal judge earlier this month.—
Erica L. Green,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This process must ensure that risk management is aligned with current regulations, established company policies and industry best practices, thereby protecting security, privacy and corporate integrity.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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But the brains of the hybrid mice developed fewer of these tangles and plaques, as if the sleep mutations were protecting the animals.—
Marla Broadfoot,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Critics point out that safeguards often lag behind AI’s deployment.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes,
28 Jan. 2025
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While Replika ostensibly is only for users over 18, Hiner says that many teens use the platform by bypassing the app’s safeguards.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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Police outside the building are focused on defending one of the West front's main entrances, now known as the tunnel.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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The Hurricanes pulled off a gritty 3-1 win in their first game of 2025 against the defending Stanley Cup champions, getting a standout performance from goalie Pyotr Kochetkov while the entire lineup matched the Panthers’ physicality.—
Cory Lavalette,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Getty More than 100 former spies and intelligence officers say foreign adversaries could take advantage of a new casino proposed in the Washington, D.C. area to penetrate national security.—
Lisa Thomson,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
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Investigators are expected to assess security and safety protocols at the airport during the course of their probe.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Listen to this article Loading your audio article Death, taxes, and long, physical defenders guarding Jalen Brunson.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Dec. 2024
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In the video, Conder shared the dogs lying proudly, guarding their livestock.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Industries involved in defense production are still expanding, but at rates well below their peaks in 2023.—
Alexandra Prokopenko,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Jan. 2025
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Newsweek reached out to the White House and a defense lawyer who represented Dempsey via email on Tuesday for comment.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Safeguarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguarding. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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