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protect

[pruh-tekt] / prəˈtɛkt /


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"I didn't know what I can do to protect my children."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

They also protect users’ data on public Wi-Fi, like at cafes or airports, from hackers.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

She also accused Raman of being MIA on the fight to protect Hollywood jobs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Because exercise and ibuprofen reduce inflammation through different biological pathways, researchers wanted to determine whether either approach, or a combination of both, could help protect cognitive function during chemotherapy.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“I can’t imagine what it must have been like giving you up and then spending her last days alone. But it was the only way she knew to protect us.”

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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