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protect

[pruh-tekt] / prəˈtɛkt /


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“I look forward to hearing about the work being done in California to protect democracy as we fight on the ground and in Congress.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Arini executives said the firm outperforms because it uses a complex hedging tool meant to protect it from big losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Blaine Beaven, Saskatchewan's newly appointed firearms commissioner, told the BBC his province's law is designed to protect gun owners.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“No one can protect themselves from their own incompetence,” a former Bondi staff member told me.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

‘And there are still things I want to protect you from if I can. Look, I’ll tell you something. But you must promise not to say a word. To anyone.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler