protecting
Americanadjective
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“Second of all, I have a record of protecting women and children that’s unparalleled.”
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney defended a proposed partnership with the EU as critical for protecting Canada’s sovereignty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Meanwhile, 88% of young Latina voters said protecting immigrant communities is very important, compared to 60% of young Latino men.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Agreement on the future of the technology between tech superpowers Washington and Beijing would be essential to protecting humanity, she said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
But losing this job wouldn’t mean protecting myself from exposure—if the voice can find me here, it can find me anywhere.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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