How to Use protection in a Sentence

protection

noun
  • He fights for the protection of the environment.
  • Hard hats provide protection for the workers' heads.
  • The witness was placed under police protection.
  • More than half of U.S. states have such protections on the books.
    Eric Burlison and F. Vincent Vernuccio, WSJ, 12 Dec. 2023
  • At the heart of this Bill, however, is the protection of children.
    WIRED, 26 Oct. 2023
  • This set comes with three barrel sizes, a series of hair clips, and a glove for heat protection.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 4 Dec. 2023
  • The canopy provides great sun protection while still allowing the breeze to pass through.
    Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 7 June 2023
  • Keep your pack on for extra protection, and fold your arms over your neck and head, keeping your elbows on the ground.
    Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
  • The stretchy spandex blend features UPF 50+ sun protection and fits the same as classic bike shorts that end mid-thigh.
    Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2023
  • The quick-dry, UPF 50+ fabric is double-layered in the front for extra warmth and provides protection from the sun.
    Karthika Gupta, Parents, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The friend told me that my husband got down and was army crawling, trying to hide under one of the cornhole boards just for some sort of protection.
    Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2023
  • Leonardo DiCaprio made sure to have protection for one gnarly sequence in his new movie.
    Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
  • And also last year, the state of Arkansas rolled back their child labor protections.
    Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Those who attend the show are encouraged to bring sunscreen and ear protection.
    Joshua Gunter, cleveland, 3 Sep. 2023
  • But companies storing medical records must at the least adopt state-of-the-art protections.
    Steven Levy, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Some aid workers in the first vehicle struck fled to the next vehicle for protection, the officials said.
    Adam Rasgon, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
  • It’s also got lots of pockets, plenty of stretch, sun protection, and an easy pull-on styling, too, perfect for camping.
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 June 2023
  • Clark said the Monday adoption of the High Seas Treaty is an important upcoming set of protections.
    Kate Selig, Anchorage Daily News, 25 June 2023
  • The channel will connect two sections of the Trinity River north of downtown as a way to improve the city’s flood protection.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Some states are building these kinds of protection systems around vital bridges.
    Joel Achenbach, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
  • The United States, which has about 1,000 soldiers in Niger and a large drone base, has paused all operations not related to the protection of its own forces.
    Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023
  • This tells us it's certified to be both dustproof (complete protection against sand, dirt, and dust) and waterproof to a depth of 3 feet for up to 30 minutes.
    PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024
  • Lightweight performance clothes designed for sports in hot weather are key, along with a hat, shades and sun protection.
    Stephanie Dolgoff, Good Housekeeping, 28 July 2023
  • Like with most grill tools, a long handle is necessary protection, and this offers more length than most others on the market.
    Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 16 June 2023
  • Plus, there’s little breaking-in time needed, and the tongue and collar are cushioned for ankle protection.
    Phoebe Sklansky, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2023
  • The move has been broadly cheered by the privacy and civil liberties crowds as a long-overdue protection for users.
    Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Those two little girls looked to this defendant, their mother, for protection and love.
    Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Even those animals who don't mind a frosty walk or a house that's cooler than usual may need some protection from the elements for their own good.
    The Enquirer, 12 Jan. 2024
  • On the day it was delivered, the speech was eligible for copyright protection through 2019.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2023
  • These symbols embody values such as love, hope, protection, and peace.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 14 Dec. 2023

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