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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
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Watermelon has a host of health benefits including protecting one's joints from inflammation, improving digestive conditions and being more rich in lycopene than any other fruit.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
This is about protecting your energy and making decisions that won’t drain you long-term.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
The annual holiday to celebrate the outdoors, wildlife and protecting the environment is now in its 56th anniversary with thousands of events across the United States and the world.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The third-generation restaurant owner, and possibly the last Olivieri in charge of Pat's King of Steaks, felt responsible for protecting his family's legacy.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Supporters of this measure, including the politicians who recently argued for it in these pages, claim this is about protecting girls and preserving fairness in sports.
—Mike Smith, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
The same scrutiny that once questioned every line item needs to evaluate whether spending is protecting equity or creating it.
—Samuel Mueller, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Brensley says her vision for Massachusetts includes creating a State Budget that prioritizes local issues and protecting individual rights, among other things, according to her website.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Effective vole control includes keeping grass mowed, minimizing mulch, using traps, and protecting young trees with hardware cloth tubes.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Watermelon has a host of health benefits including protecting one's joints from inflammation, improving digestive conditions and being more rich in lycopene than any other fruit.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
This is about protecting your energy and making decisions that won’t drain you long-term.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
The annual holiday to celebrate the outdoors, wildlife and protecting the environment is now in its 56th anniversary with thousands of events across the United States and the world.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The third-generation restaurant owner, and possibly the last Olivieri in charge of Pat's King of Steaks, felt responsible for protecting his family's legacy.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Supporters of this measure, including the politicians who recently argued for it in these pages, claim this is about protecting girls and preserving fairness in sports.
—Mike Smith, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
The same scrutiny that once questioned every line item needs to evaluate whether spending is protecting equity or creating it.
—Samuel Mueller, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Brensley says her vision for Massachusetts includes creating a State Budget that prioritizes local issues and protecting individual rights, among other things, according to her website.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protecting
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The Cubs will visit Dodger Stadium this weekend for a three-game series against the two-time defending World Series champions.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rockets head coach Ime Udoka should have his team defending with much more urgency, and Houston’s top frontcourt weapon is also likely to bounce back.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, senior Western leaders are convening in Paris on Friday for urgent talks aimed at safeguarding freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy supplies.—
Sara Cook,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Undeveloped land supports essential ecosystem services, cleansing and protecting our drinking water, safeguarding our communities and residents from flooding and inundation due to sea-level rise, supporting wildlife habitat and providing myriad recreational opportunities.—
Tom Hoctor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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And Gobert was up to the task of guarding Jokic in isolation when the Nuggets decided to clear out on a handful of clutch possessions.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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Luke Kennard went off early in Game 1; Marcus Smart did the same in Game 2 — with Amen Thompson guarding both times.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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In October, the defense accused prosecutors of not disclosing the victim’s wishes to not move forward with the case and shielding the victim from testifying in a deposition.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some economists believe China has so far been relatively well-positioned in shielding itself from the impacts from the Iran war, which has sent fuel prices surging and is threatening worsening global inflation.—
Chan Ho-Him,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Protecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protecting. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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