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as in defending
to drive danger or attack away from
the mother bear was just trying to protect her cubs
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Recent Examples of protecting
Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
That means fighting inflationary spending, protecting affordable energy, defending our borders, supporting farmers and ranchers, and expanding access to affordable healthcare, especially in rural communities.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
School districts nationwide, including one in Northern California, have issued layoff notices to mental health workers after the Education Department sidestepped a court order protecting federal grant funding.
—Sudhin Thanawala, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
At the center of the tension with the employers was protecting the healthcare that our members and their families depend on.
—Manny Pastreich, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Even with a four-shot lead, Young does not sound interested in protecting anything.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Ahead of them, Joe Willock (white) was in position to defend a short corner and Jacob Murphy (orange) played a hybrid role to help disrupt Gabriel, before protecting the area near the penalty spot and also keeping an eye out for late runners.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Our highest priority is the safety of our people, the security of our assets, protecting the environment.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Knowing what to do if a power surge damages your appliances and electronics is essential for protecting your home, preventing future issues, and reporting damages clearly and concisely to your insurance company and the local electric company.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
What truly mattered was protecting Britain’s trade with the European continent against French interference.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
That means fighting inflationary spending, protecting affordable energy, defending our borders, supporting farmers and ranchers, and expanding access to affordable healthcare, especially in rural communities.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
School districts nationwide, including one in Northern California, have issued layoff notices to mental health workers after the Education Department sidestepped a court order protecting federal grant funding.
—Sudhin Thanawala, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
At the center of the tension with the employers was protecting the healthcare that our members and their families depend on.
—Manny Pastreich, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Even with a four-shot lead, Young does not sound interested in protecting anything.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Ahead of them, Joe Willock (white) was in position to defend a short corner and Jacob Murphy (orange) played a hybrid role to help disrupt Gabriel, before protecting the area near the penalty spot and also keeping an eye out for late runners.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Our highest priority is the safety of our people, the security of our assets, protecting the environment.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Knowing what to do if a power surge damages your appliances and electronics is essential for protecting your home, preventing future issues, and reporting damages clearly and concisely to your insurance company and the local electric company.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protecting
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Just as significantly, Anunoby spent much of Tuesday night defending Jalen Johnson, the resurgent Hawks’ only All-Star, who finished with a modest 18 points on 7-of-15 shooting.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then Quentin Davie, the new coach of defending champion Hebron Christian and a close friend, called with an opportunity to join his staff.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, thanks to the efforts of courageous youth advocates, there is hope in safeguarding youth health.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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For now, the Prado is not exhibiting the work so much as safeguarding it, turning a private divorce into a public custody battle over one of the few Velázquez paintings still outside institutional hands.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even those were somewhat unlocked by Minnesota’s injuries; Johnson no longer had Edwards guarding him by Games 5 and 6, enabling Denver to attack a mismatch.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Bartholomew was shot and killed inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital Saturday morning while guarding someone in custody.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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In another, Hurst snapped a picture of a man sleeping rough on a slab of cardboard, one arm shielding his eyes from the sun, and the other pulling up his shirt suggestively.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The evolving dynamic was on full display outside the Supreme Court on April 27, when a group of activists protested a case about shielding pesticide companies from cancer lawsuits.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Protecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protecting. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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