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Recent Examples of safeguarding
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Conservationists at Shark Trust in Plymouth, England, have specialized in the safeguarding of sharks and stingrays since 1997.
—Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
According to the report, current safeguarding frameworks fail to adequately account for the power of peer dynamics and authority relationships as mechanisms of ongoing harm, and do not protect women specifically.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Newsom signed the election safeguarding bill in his office, flanked by Cervantes, Umberg and Assembly sponsor Gail Pellerin, D-Santa Cruz, who was a Santa Cruz County elections clerk for nearly 30 years.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
What kind of safeguarding was needed to protect the cast, especially her, from some of the heavier themes, such as drugs and death?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Executives and boards need to realize that choices made about the gathering, storing, and safeguarding of data have a direct impact on the risk and reputation of the company.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
This increase in digitalization makes the safeguarding of health and patient data urgent and is a basic requirement for the functioning of the digital health system.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Feb. 2023
Jack Kim, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Property owners can sustain this pristine look effortlessly through dedicated residential landscape maintenance, safeguarding their investment year-round.
—Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
The paper’s co-authors Elgidius Ichumbaki and Peter Schmidt argue that Tanzanian state groups charged with safeguarding Laetoli and three other sites that are critical to human history have dismissed the concerns of conservationists and local communities in the interests of tourism.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
Hong Kong authorities said the law clearly stipulates that human rights shall be respected and protected in safeguarding national security.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Leikauf said his top priorities include safeguarding public funds, increasing efficiency and providing accountability.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
One of the best parts of identity theft protection is its all-in-one approach to safeguarding your personal and financial life.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Their efforts offer a true pathway to sustainable recovery while safeguarding potential future victims.
—John Koufos, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
In return for the pricing concessions, Glencore immediately withdrew layoff notices, safeguarding more than 1,500 positions and thousands of other indirect jobs across the platinum belt.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
Scouting America volunteers and employees are required to complete mandatory safeguarding training and a criminal background check for the organization, a representative said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Conservationists at Shark Trust in Plymouth, England, have specialized in the safeguarding of sharks and stingrays since 1997.
—Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
According to the report, current safeguarding frameworks fail to adequately account for the power of peer dynamics and authority relationships as mechanisms of ongoing harm, and do not protect women specifically.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Newsom signed the election safeguarding bill in his office, flanked by Cervantes, Umberg and Assembly sponsor Gail Pellerin, D-Santa Cruz, who was a Santa Cruz County elections clerk for nearly 30 years.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
What kind of safeguarding was needed to protect the cast, especially her, from some of the heavier themes, such as drugs and death?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Executives and boards need to realize that choices made about the gathering, storing, and safeguarding of data have a direct impact on the risk and reputation of the company.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
This increase in digitalization makes the safeguarding of health and patient data urgent and is a basic requirement for the functioning of the digital health system.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Feb. 2023
Verb
China will not swerve from its commitment to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un, President Xi Jinping told Pyongyang's leader on Monday, June 8 during a rare summit.
—Jack Kim, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Property owners can sustain this pristine look effortlessly through dedicated residential landscape maintenance, safeguarding their investment year-round.
—Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
The paper’s co-authors Elgidius Ichumbaki and Peter Schmidt argue that Tanzanian state groups charged with safeguarding Laetoli and three other sites that are critical to human history have dismissed the concerns of conservationists and local communities in the interests of tourism.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
Hong Kong authorities said the law clearly stipulates that human rights shall be respected and protected in safeguarding national security.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Leikauf said his top priorities include safeguarding public funds, increasing efficiency and providing accountability.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
One of the best parts of identity theft protection is its all-in-one approach to safeguarding your personal and financial life.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Their efforts offer a true pathway to sustainable recovery while safeguarding potential future victims.
—John Koufos, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
In return for the pricing concessions, Glencore immediately withdrew layoff notices, safeguarding more than 1,500 positions and thousands of other indirect jobs across the platinum belt.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguarding
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The Supreme Court decided in 2014 that inherited IRAs do not qualify as retirement funds for purposes of federal bankruptcy protection, as beneficiaries cannot make new contributions and are often required to take distributions from the account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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But Larsen said shipping lines also need clarity on matters such as keeping ships a safe distance from each other and naval protection.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Kids today are passionate about protecting the planet, and their eco-conscious habits can inspire families to make more sustainable choices.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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Instead, Tim Cook and his team are overhauling its pricing strategy to increase revenue from its more affluent users with the luxury iPhone Ultra foldable while protecting the core iPhone 18 Pro audience.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Fable 5, in particular, marked the first time that Anthropic released such an advanced offering to the public, thanks to new safeguards that block responses in specific high-risk areas.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Hundreds of thousands of dollars were spent on security for that event, yet there were no metal detectors, no effective weapons screening, and no meaningful safeguards to prevent firearms from entering a crowded public gathering.—
Ben Wheeler
June 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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The park is also home to the Groton Monument, which is dedicated to the American soldiers who died while defending the fort.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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At that point, Brazil—the defending champions who would go on to win the tournament—leads 2-1 on a pair of goals by Garrincha.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Instead, the agreement envisions the establishment of maritime security by coastal countries in the region.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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In its statement on Friday, Anthropic said the government did not provide specific details about its national security concern.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Anunoby had been calling for the ball because no one was guarding him.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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With five miles of walls and hundreds of cannons guarding the harbor, Suomenlinna squelched the Russian threat (at least for the time being).—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
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Teams across the league are leaning into two- and three-tight-end sets to force defenses to play with bigger bodies, which affects their speed in coverage.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Elijah Just rumbled toward the box and seemed to pinball around the Iranian defense.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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“Safeguarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguarding. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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