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.
  • God will be there to protect you through the worst of it all.
    Sophia Caraballo, Woman's Day, 1 June 2022
  • The spirit of the rule is to protect the guy at second.
    Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2022
  • The mitts feature a long cuff to protect your arms from the heat.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Some names have been changed to protect the safety of sources.
    Katie Herchenroeder, The New Republic, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.
    Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
  • In the meantime, guests can see the manatees at The Seas with Nemo and Friends and learn all about the species and how to help protect them.
    Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Bakary enlists in order to protect him, and soon enough the two are side-by-side in the trenches.
    Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2022
  • The large body offers a comfortable grip and has enough length to protect your hands from the heat.
    Sarah Wharton, Good Housekeeping, 11 May 2022
  • Now, check out 15 picks that protect, correct, blur, and more.
    Allure, 19 Apr. 2022
  • 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
  • Wear gloves while sharpening to protect your hands and wipe off the tools with a clean cloth when you're done.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
  • This was for treatment products that protect skin from the cold.
    Mark Holgate, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2022
  • While running, pull your shirt up over your head or use your arms to protect your face.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Sounds like a real safe way to protect them from millions of eyes!
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2022
  • 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
  • With no rotating bezel, the front has this deep dish bezel that should protect the watchface.
    Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 7 July 2022
  • Not mean but protects it really well and takes pucks to the net at this level.
    Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Markle paired the look with black heels from Aquazurra, a belt, sunglasses, and, of course, a big black hat to protect her from the sun.
    Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 23 May 2022
  • Rosemead stars Liu as an ailing woman racing against time to protect her son from his violent obsessions in a drama inspired by true events.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2025
  • Here’s a thought: Several big-time football schools have abandoned open spring football games, which used to be a sizable event attracting fans and alums to campus, to protect players from being scouted and poached in the transfer portal.
    Russell Dinkins, Sportico.com, 10 June 2025

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