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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
Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Reducing and monitoring traffic, specifically in residential and walkable areas, is a vital step in protecting locals, Cuthell said.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
McKeen has six of them, protecting the unique 3D-sling technology in her bras.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
All of our kids, every single one of them, protecting them, loving them, showing up for them.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Cink smoked a 6 iron, with the ball just clearing the ridge protecting the green.
—Jay Paris, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
While the city argues that its aggressive strategy is aimed at protecting taxpayers, the Tribune found that the longer cases drag on, the larger the settlement amounts.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
On this front, Hochul is correct to push for a reevaluation, and the lawmakers dismissing the idea out-of-hand should come up with viable alternatives for protecting New Yorkers from price shocks that are well out of their control.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
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However, brain activity is a crucial element in protecting against that damage.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Reducing and monitoring traffic, specifically in residential and walkable areas, is a vital step in protecting locals, Cuthell said.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
McKeen has six of them, protecting the unique 3D-sling technology in her bras.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
All of our kids, every single one of them, protecting them, loving them, showing up for them.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Cink smoked a 6 iron, with the ball just clearing the ridge protecting the green.
—Jay Paris, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
While the city argues that its aggressive strategy is aimed at protecting taxpayers, the Tribune found that the longer cases drag on, the larger the settlement amounts.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
On this front, Hochul is correct to push for a reevaluation, and the lawmakers dismissing the idea out-of-hand should come up with viable alternatives for protecting New Yorkers from price shocks that are well out of their control.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protecting
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Keller stymies defending champ Coppell Claire Garritson scored the game-winning goal in the second half and Keller hung on to beat defending state champion Coppell 2-1 in the Class 6A Division 1 Region 1 Final on Tuesday night at Keller High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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During the 2002 World Cup, fans across Africa celebrated Senegal’s upset victory over defending champion France, its former colonizer, as a symbol of liberation.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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That’s partly because countries around the world have begun to enact measures aimed at safeguarding youth from the perils of social media.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Macao government said in a statement that the bill passed Thursday is of great significance for effectively safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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No one else was shot or killed, including members of the presidential security detail who were supposed to be guarding the family.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Pope sounded ready to go, even anticipating taking on the challenge of guarding Purdue’s star guard Braden Smith, who broke the NCAA Division I all-time assist record on Friday against Queens.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Registered agents can handle paperwork, often shielding the identities of those behind the entities.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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One was photographed holding his hand near his forehead, shielding his face.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Protecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protecting. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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