How to Use protect in a Sentence

protect

verb

• He had no raincoat to protect himself from the rain.
• You have to protect your business against fraud.
• New laws have been passed to protect your privacy.
• The insurance protects you against flooding.
• Sunscreen helps to protect against sunburn.
• The insurance does not protect against damage caused by earthquakes.
• She keeps her jewelry protected in a safe.
• The forest is protected by federal law.
• The high taxes on imported goods are intended to protect domestic producers.
• Juice cops to the Ghost being a myth but argues that all who fly to protect Ukraine are their own ghosts of Kyiv.
  — Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 13 Sep. 2023
• While running, pull your shirt up over your head or use your arms to protect your face.
  — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2023
• Talk with the Clippers about their strong start and the tone can take on a baseball dugout protecting against the jinx of a no-hitter.
  — Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2024
• So, what can be done to help curb free-ranging cats’ appetites and protect wildlife?
  — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2023
• This can help to avoid flash flooding during heavy rains and protect against drought.
  — Maria Paula Escobar-Tello, WIRED, 13 Sep. 2023
• About a quarter of the country’s land mass is protected.
  — Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2023
• When observing a solar eclipse, the most important thing is to protect your eyes from the harmful rays of the sun.
  — The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
• The hood also comes with a removable faux-fur trim and is handy for protecting your face from strong wind or rain.
  — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 28 Dec. 2023
• Many wore heavy cotton clothes soaked in water to protect themselves against burns.
  — Fernanda Pesce and Alexis Triboulard, Quartz, 9 Mar. 2024
• In the ninth inning, the Tigers went to right-handed reliever Alex Lange to protect a 6-4 advantage.
  — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2023
• Here’s my advice to protect them in an emergency like a school shooting.
  — Fox News, 1 Sep. 2023
• To protect your tree and ward off the wildlife, try spraying the tree with a cayenne pepper and water mixture (16 parts water, one part cayenne pepper).
  — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
• Moment This rugged camera case from Moment is one of our favorites for protecting your gear at home or on the go.
  — Nena Farrell, WIRED, 12 July 2023
• And be sure to protect your hands, eyes, and nose to minimize any irritation.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024
• Preventing foodborne illness One of the best ways to protect yourself is to take care while prepping your meals at home.
  — Good Housekeeping, 19 Aug. 2023
• Just make sure your account will be protected by the FDIC, and read the fine print to make sure your earnings won’t be eaten up by monthly charges or sneaky fees.
  — Martha C. White, wsj.com, 2 Oct. 2023
• Using his inimitable blend of smarts and size, Reacher will stop at nothing to uncover the truth and protect the members of his unit.
  — Joe Otterson, Variety, 7 Nov. 2023
• Proponents argue curfews curb crime and protect youth by keeping them off the streets.
  — Amanda Hernández, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2023
• With five kids at home ranging from college age to a baby, the restaurant took a backseat in the name of protecting their family.
  — Alex Darus, cleveland, 1 Sep. 2023
• They have been protected under the Endangered Species Act since 1970.
  — Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2024
• And, this winterized pair from snow boot brand Sorel looks like sneakers but is made like a waterproof snow boot to protect you from the slushiest days.
  — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024