protecting
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Staying out of these conflicts while protecting American trade drove Washington and his immediate successors into some tricky diplomacy, and Mr. Mikaberidze deftly sketches their maneuverings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
She ran on cutting homelessness, increasing housing in the city, saving Hollywood jobs from continued cuts and protecting residents from immigration enforcement efforts.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
The findings, published in Nature Communications, could pave the way for a new generation of dental treatments that go beyond protecting existing enamel and actually help restore its structure.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026
These adjustments have been part of the tax code for decades, protecting households from stumbling too easily into higher tax rates.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
He cupped one hand over his pocket, which left only the other hand for protecting himself.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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