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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
Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
Even so, Republicans representing Alaska on Capitol Hill have advanced a measure nullifying a restrictive 2022 management plan for the reserve that environmentalists had championed as protecting caribou, birds and other wildlife.
—Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Gregory said the structural adaptations contained lessons for the next pandemic, noting that in another pandemic fears about fetal health should not be prioritized over protecting maternal health.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
Aaron pays respect to his father by protecting his golf clubs with covers.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Perhaps the tree is protecting him.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
According to Chinese media, the programs are intended to strengthen an ecological barrier protecting agricultural land across Xinjiang.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Minnesota will join 26 other states in protecting kids on social media.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 17 May 2026
With the state’s gubernatorial election coming up this year, and the issue of protecting girls’ sports being at the top of Viola’s issue, Viola is planning to vote for Sheriff Chad Bianco.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
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Here, our experts break down how to correctly use mothballs, the associated risks, and alternative solutions for protecting your fabrics.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
Even so, Republicans representing Alaska on Capitol Hill have advanced a measure nullifying a restrictive 2022 management plan for the reserve that environmentalists had championed as protecting caribou, birds and other wildlife.
—Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Gregory said the structural adaptations contained lessons for the next pandemic, noting that in another pandemic fears about fetal health should not be prioritized over protecting maternal health.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
Aaron pays respect to his father by protecting his golf clubs with covers.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Perhaps the tree is protecting him.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
According to Chinese media, the programs are intended to strengthen an ecological barrier protecting agricultural land across Xinjiang.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Minnesota will join 26 other states in protecting kids on social media.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 17 May 2026
With the state’s gubernatorial election coming up this year, and the issue of protecting girls’ sports being at the top of Viola’s issue, Viola is planning to vote for Sheriff Chad Bianco.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protecting
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Caneiro's two daughters also testified, defending their father.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Janarius Robinson was in Foxboro on Tuesday for a workout with the defending AFC champions, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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That broader lens is especially important as the IOC navigates complex issues such as safeguarding female competition categories and balancing athlete expression with Olympic neutrality.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The fund is designed to back researchers’ immediate priorities while safeguarding long-term capital for future medical breakthroughs in children’s health.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Let conversation improve the work instead of guarding it too tightly.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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The former South Carolina standout handled the ball well and showcased her ability to attack the rim when a slower defender was guarding her.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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Patrick Gallagher, who earned the Navy Cross during the Vietnam War for heroically shielding his fellow Marines from a live grenade.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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At one point in the video, a man holding a young girl in a pink dress could be seen shielding her from the violence unfolding around them.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2026
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“Protecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protecting. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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