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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
John Cassidy, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
This November, the people of Florida will have an opportunity to hire a new attorney general, one who focuses on the actual duties of the attorney general like protecting the people of Florida from fraud and other crimes and consumers from exploitation by utility and insurance companies.
—Howard L. Simon, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Their commitment to protecting and serving others will never be forgotten, and their sacrifice will be forever remembered.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
When applied thoughtfully, organic methods can support productive gardens while protecting the broader environment.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
The industry opposes federal regulation aimed at protecting consumers, arguing that such legislation would undermine state authority.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
One of the eggs the famous California birds were protecting began to show signs of hatching on April 3.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Just off the Gregory House, a trail leads to the Hammock Landing Battery, where Confederate soldiers guarded the river from attack, protecting their manufacturing hub in Columbus, Georgia.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
McKeen has six of them, protecting the unique 3D-sling technology in her bras.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
From Hollywood, California, to Hollywood, Florida, the wage standard needs nurturing and protecting with whatever tools are available.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
This November, the people of Florida will have an opportunity to hire a new attorney general, one who focuses on the actual duties of the attorney general like protecting the people of Florida from fraud and other crimes and consumers from exploitation by utility and insurance companies.
—Howard L. Simon, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Their commitment to protecting and serving others will never be forgotten, and their sacrifice will be forever remembered.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
When applied thoughtfully, organic methods can support productive gardens while protecting the broader environment.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
The industry opposes federal regulation aimed at protecting consumers, arguing that such legislation would undermine state authority.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
One of the eggs the famous California birds were protecting began to show signs of hatching on April 3.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Just off the Gregory House, a trail leads to the Hammock Landing Battery, where Confederate soldiers guarded the river from attack, protecting their manufacturing hub in Columbus, Georgia.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
McKeen has six of them, protecting the unique 3D-sling technology in her bras.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protecting
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Every Tuesday of tournament week, the defending champion chooses the menu for his fellow champions, and the lore of the occasion continues to grow.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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The biggest name in the portal going to the defending national champions?—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Dowman, just like Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri before him, is not permitted to get changed in the same dressing room as the Arsenal first-team due to safeguarding rules.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Bar emphasizes that safeguarding client confidentiality is critical when using AI, advising attorneys to thoroughly vet technology providers and disclose the use of AI to clients when appropriate.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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And entry to its prestigious competition lineup requires theatrical distribution, a stipulation that — given France’s laws guarding theatrical windows — has excluded Netflix movies and other streaming titles since 2017.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Jokic was guarding Wembanyama to start the game.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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Per SkillCorner, no player in the division receives more passes in tight spaces and under high pressure than Suarez, often tasked with shielding the ball and keeping attacking moves flowing with defenders breathing down his neck.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Furthermore, 87 percent of growers employ integrated pest management (IPM), monitoring pests and prioritizing non-chemical methods to reduce the use of plant protection products while still shielding crops.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Protecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protecting. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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