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
• Well, there was a kind of protection for me in that mix of naiveté.
  — Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 19 June 2024
• The protection can be a rigid, plastic deer guard that fits over the trunk of the tree.
  — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2022
• With a six-man protection against a four-man rush, the Bears should have been able to give Fields enough time to throw.
  — Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2022
• He was impressed by Jones’ work in the passing game and his pride in pass protection.
  — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022
• 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
• Her partner in all things is gone so there’s no need for protection.
  — Breanna Bell, Variety, 29 Mar. 2023
• The canopy provides great sun protection while still allowing the breeze to pass through.
  — Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 7 June 2023
• On the left side, 2021 second-round pick Aaron Banks excelled big time in pass protection.
  — Vincent Frank, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022
• The blocker held up well against the best edge-rushers in the Big Ten and was an asset in both pass protection and run blocking.
  — David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
• Guyton really struggled in protection over the first month of the year and wasn’t much better in the run game.
  — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 13 June 2025
• The lightweight fabric wicks away sweat and provides UPF 50+ protection against the sun.
  — Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2024
• And, for those braving the outdoors, winter also calls for protection from the sun, wind, and cold.
  — Olivia O'Bryon, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2022
• Add this to your gym bag for post-workout protection. Price at time of publish: $32 Size: 1.7 fl. oz.
  — Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
• There still should be good protection from the vaccine against those new variants.
  — CBS News, 18 Dec. 2022
• These lip treatments make UV protection look—and feel—good.
  — Sarah Madaus, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
• 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
• Experts agree now, though, that protection from Covid shots fades too fast.
  — Aria Bendix, NBC News, 14 Dec. 2022
• And protection of William in the press was the final straw in deciding to step down as a royal, Harry said.
  — Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 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 best shirts serve up assists left and right, like protection from the sun and stretchy comfort to match your agile lifestyle.
  — John Thompson, Men's Health, 13 Dec. 2022
• 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
• Like if our families or people on the street want to hurt us, there’s no protection.
  — Charlie Campbell, Time, 16 Nov. 2022
• At the spring 2023 menswear shows, they’re being worn with power suits and summer dresses, adding a bit of sun protection and style.
  — Irene Kim, Vogue, 18 June 2022
• Waxing your car will also protect the paint and costs much less than what the dealer charges for paint protection.
  — Elizabeth Rivelli, Car and Driver, 27 Mar. 2023
• Movie sets, although perhaps more glamorous than offices, factories, or any other run-of-the-mill workplaces, are governed by the same employment laws and must provide the same employee protections as any other workplace.
  — Legal Entertainment, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025