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extrications

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plural of extrication

as in safeguards

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Noun

But some of the safeguards meant to preserve that legacy have driven his children apart, according to trusts and estates attorneys.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Meta said the new safeguards will only apply in the United States, with most in place for 10 years.

— Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of safeguards

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The Overton window for acceptable AI use in Hollywood continues to widen as Hollywood actors, television hosts, and influencers embrace cloning with protections and compensation.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Projects would also face limits on air pollution and requirements related to clean backup power, green building standards and worker protections.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of protections

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The trio, who founded the startup, were sued for securities fraud, common law fraud, and breach of contract.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
The lawsuit, alleging common-law fraud, breach of contract and securities fraud, names Gomez, her mother, Mandy Teefey, and their former business partner, Daniella Pierson.

— Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of securities

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Multiple water rescues and road closures were reported near Columbus, Ohio, according to CNN affiliate WBNS.

— Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
The department played a key role during Covid, ran the main bailout program of the global financial crisis, and took point on multiple emerging market rescues in the 1990s.

— Christopher Anstey, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rescues

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The sixth-year forward is an athletic rebounder and has learned to fill the gaps created by defenses focusing on Wilson in the frontcourt.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
From 2022-24, Lewis was the mastermind of Alabama State’s defenses that once rivaled the Rattlers atop the FCS and SWAC.

— John Devine, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of defenses

Noun

Let’s hope the upcoming Labor Day weekend is free from water rescues or recoveries.

— Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Donald was one of the most dominant defensive lineman in NFL history during his 10 seasons with the Rams, recording 111 sacks, 24 forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of recoveries

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Three of the jail guards sustained minor injuries and scratches, Bland said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Health officials also advised residents to place draft guards underneath doors, make sure exterior doors closed tightly and keep doors and unscreened windows closed, especially while sleeping.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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