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as in defense
means or method of defending
this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower
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as in safety
the state of not being exposed to danger
the open boat offered no protection from the weather
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Recent Examples of protection
While there are legal and labor protections, text-to-video tools are expected to have major applications in areas like visual effects and animation.
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Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Efforts to protect kids online have faced several legal roadblocks as tech industry groups sue to block new laws from being enforced, alleging the new laws violate free speech protections under the 1st Amendment.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Seven states across the country, including Illinois, don’t have laws as robust but do provide some regulatory protections for nonfederal waters, according to the Environmental Law Institute.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
But Honnold has never free climbed the route—a style that allows climbers to use ropes and climbing gear for protection but not to aid the ascent.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Efforts to protect kids online have faced several legal roadblocks as tech industry groups sue to block new laws from being enforced, alleging the new laws violate free speech protections under the 1st Amendment.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Seven states across the country, including Illinois, don’t have laws as robust but do provide some regulatory protections for nonfederal waters, according to the Environmental Law Institute.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
But Honnold has never free climbed the route—a style that allows climbers to use ropes and climbing gear for protection but not to aid the ascent.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
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In July, South Korea made a similar announcement, saying that the country is ready to start mass-producing a laser weapon that can shoot down drones at a fraction of the cost of conventional defense platforms.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bondi served as Florida’s top lawyer from 2011 to 2019, and later joined Trump’s defense team in his first Senate impeachment trial in 2020.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But Penny’s defense relied heavily upon his Marine background to paint him as a protector.Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
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The timing of the insurgent assault inside Syria has fueled speculation in Lebanon — that Israel and the U.S. were behind the rebel advances, seeking to weaken Assad, Iran, and Hezbollah, who Salah sees as her protector.Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Pet safety: How to keep your pets safe in cold weather The best tips to heal dry and chapped lips Use lip balm or ointment throughout the day, but be careful to avoid overdoing it.Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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That Killed Sleeping Man in 2013 Opens for Third Time: 'This Is Mother Nature' About 36 hours after Pollard was first reported missing, authorities changed the scope of the search and rescue effort, citing safety concerns.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Without such safeguards in place, the darker side of power can take root and flourish unchecked.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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That kind of engagement assures that AI initiatives not only drive growth but are also supported by solid safeguards to minimize risk.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 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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But now board members will at least consider a guardian program.Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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This is where collaboration and engagement early in the security assessment phase are crucial.Jaushin Lee, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Photo-Illustration: Wired Staff/Getty Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, are now widely used to add extra security to online connections, to improve privacy when browsing, and to spoof location information—they can even be set up at the router level to protect every device on the network.David Nield, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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Rogers pleaded guilty to one count each of being a felon in possession of a firearm and being a felon in possession of ammunition.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2024
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This data will be your ammunition for scaling successful approaches across your content library.Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Athletic defenders and — outside of interior defensive linemen — guys with the ability to play in space.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
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Trevor Lawrence Playing Again Rodgers also comments about plays over the middle in terms of defenders being able to light up offensive players who catch it there.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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