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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
Ashley Paul, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
But many environmental experts, including Earthjustice senior attorney Mychal Ozaeta, say the proposal caters to the coal industry rather than protecting communities.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Governments exist with the sole purpose of protecting individual rights.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
The rubella vaccine went beyond protecting the children who received it.
—Jake Scott, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Robin’s girlfriend Vicky (Amybeth McNulty) isn’t even mentioned after the Upside Down is destroyed, despite being part of the team that is protecting Max.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
Passion and joy are worth protecting.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Democrats have used the government shutdown to call for protecting enhanced tax credits for purchasing health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
These veggies appear to be most closely tied to protecting the brain, so try to eat them every day.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
Our students, families, and taxpayers deserve leaders who put the best interests of the community first, not individuals who appear focused on protecting one another instead of protecting the integrity of our school system.
—Ashley Paul, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
But many environmental experts, including Earthjustice senior attorney Mychal Ozaeta, say the proposal caters to the coal industry rather than protecting communities.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Governments exist with the sole purpose of protecting individual rights.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
The rubella vaccine went beyond protecting the children who received it.
—Jake Scott, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Robin’s girlfriend Vicky (Amybeth McNulty) isn’t even mentioned after the Upside Down is destroyed, despite being part of the team that is protecting Max.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
Passion and joy are worth protecting.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Democrats have used the government shutdown to call for protecting enhanced tax credits for purchasing health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
These veggies appear to be most closely tied to protecting the brain, so try to eat them every day.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protecting
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Argentina, the defending champion, has expressed interest in setting up its base camp in Kansas City.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Alex Condon added 21 points and former Arkansas Razorback Boogie Fland chipped in 8 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the defending national champion Gators, who beat the Bulldogs for the 13th time in their past 14 meetings.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Officials in Brussels, Berlin, and Paris viewed early proposals as overly concessive to Moscow, insufficiently safeguarding Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity — particularly regarding Donbas, Crimea, and possible concessions beyond current lines of control.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Soldiers will serve in a support role, focused on protecting property, safeguarding critical infrastructure and allowing local law enforcement to remain focused on community safety and investigative responsibilities, according to a news release from the governor's office.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Near the airport, some confrontations erupted on Thursday and Friday between smaller groups of protesters and agents guarding the federal building used as a base for the Twin Cities crackdown.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Near the airport, some confrontations erupted Thursday and Friday between smaller groups of protesters and officers guarding the federal building used as a base for the Twin Cities crackdown.—
Rebecca Santana,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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By temporarily shielding inventors from having their designs and technologies copied, patents give firms a chance to generate profits during their limited time at the top of the ladder.—
David J. Kappos,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The House Republican Caucus — which holds a strong majority — frequently meets behind closed doors before committee meetings, effectively shielding discussion on legislation from the public.—
Gwen Dilworth,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Protecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protecting. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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