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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
Coggins said the deportation violated due process rights and protections under DACA, which Estrada Juarez obtained in 2013.
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Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Reversing those protections now would not be neutral.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Legal experts question whether the measure violates constitutional protections and expands surveillance beyond what’s needed for public safety.
—Charlotte Kramon, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Even though the measure wouldn’t introduce new restrictions on religious exemptions, critics see the RFRA carve-out for vaccines could set a dangerous precedent for weakening religious protections in other areas.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Because of the enormous stakes of granting an ESA exemption, there’s supposed to be an extremely high bar to clear it, such as active military operations in the Gulf being hurt by species protections, Parenteau said.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
When infrastructure, policy or funding gaps delay the adoption of life-saving protections, the consequences are rarely abstract.
—Nicole Kruegel, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez is among a growing group of immigrants targeted for removal after arriving as children and being granted protections under President Barack Obama.
—Maria Sacchetti, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2026
In 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that prohibits cities and counties from creating their own heat exposure protections for outdoor workers—a move critics say limits local efforts to address extreme working conditions.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Reversing those protections now would not be neutral.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Legal experts question whether the measure violates constitutional protections and expands surveillance beyond what’s needed for public safety.
—Charlotte Kramon, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Even though the measure wouldn’t introduce new restrictions on religious exemptions, critics see the RFRA carve-out for vaccines could set a dangerous precedent for weakening religious protections in other areas.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Because of the enormous stakes of granting an ESA exemption, there’s supposed to be an extremely high bar to clear it, such as active military operations in the Gulf being hurt by species protections, Parenteau said.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
When infrastructure, policy or funding gaps delay the adoption of life-saving protections, the consequences are rarely abstract.
—Nicole Kruegel, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez is among a growing group of immigrants targeted for removal after arriving as children and being granted protections under President Barack Obama.
—Maria Sacchetti, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2026
In 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that prohibits cities and counties from creating their own heat exposure protections for outdoor workers—a move critics say limits local efforts to address extreme working conditions.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protections
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Progressive lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently introduced a bill to pause all new data center construction until federal guardrails and safeguards are instituted for workers, communities and the environment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Teamsters also secured additional job protections within the tentative deal including safeguards against AI-powered routing systems and bans on the use of autonomous vehicles.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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With the Heat continuing to play small, Siakam was able to shoot over smaller defenders, including an easy jumper over Davion Mitchell, who’s eight inches shorter at an even six feet.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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With key Pistons defenders like Ausar Thompson (ankle), Cade Cunningham (lung), and Isaiah Stewart (calf) sidelined or doubtful, Gilgeous-Alexander has a prime opportunity to exploit the matchup.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately for humans, several of these chemical defenses can cause painful skin reactions.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Iran offers a concrete example of how fast the character of a campaign can change once air defenses begin to fail.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The action to rescue her falls eventually to Mario and Luigi, having relocated permanently to the Mushroom Kingdom and serving as protectors of the realm, solving problems for its inhabitants.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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Shiite minorities in other countries tend to view Iranian leaders as protectors and have sometimes risked personal safety to protest the war.—
Mary Thurlkill,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some protesters wearing shields and gas masks on the other side of a fence at the federal complex picked up the canisters and tossed them back at police.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Opening Day festivities in Cincinnati ended with a series of disturbances Thursday evening that prompted police armed with nonlethal shotguns, pepper spray and riot shields to shut down The Banks and send hundreds of revelers home early.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Parents, guardians, aunts and uncles don't have time to read every book on the shelf while trying to pick something for the young reader in their life, so here are some simple ways to determine if a book is suitable for that child.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Recorded by hosts Ann Gadzikowski and Elizabeth Romanski in Chicago, this podcast is for the ears of parents, guardians, teachers, and lifelong learners around the world.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Night custodians were finishing up their rounds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Athletic coaches, people responding to emergencies, people supervising inmates, custodians, and people helping children who need bathroom assistance get a pass.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Protections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protections. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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