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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
Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 June 2026
Instead, Tim Cook and his team are overhauling its pricing strategy to increase revenue from its more affluent users with the luxury iPhone Ultra foldable while protecting the core iPhone 18 Pro audience.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Tackle stains on your leather furniture with cleaners and conditioners that are specialized for cleaning, hydrating, and protecting those items.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Their professionalism and dedication to protecting our community are deeply appreciated not just tonight but each and every day.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 14 June 2026
In Michigan City, a 12-foot steel sheet-pile seawall, now 77 years old, is the only barrier protecting the lake from a breach of the power company’s coal ash sites, said Ashley Williams, executive director of Just Transition Northwest Indiana, a clean energy advocacy group based in Michigan City.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
The skin care gem is rich in omega-3 fatty acids to deeply hydrate and plump your skin while simultaneously protecting it from future damage.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 June 2026
The debate highlights a broader question facing restaurants of whether protecting workers from cultural differences in tipping expectations requires automatic charges or whether strong service and transparent pricing are enough to encourage customers to tip voluntarily.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Oceanside’s original plan called for placing more sand on the beach and protecting it there by building four 600-foot-long groins, 1,000 feet apart, extending into the ocean near the end of Wisconsin Avenue.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
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Kids today are passionate about protecting the planet, and their eco-conscious habits can inspire families to make more sustainable choices.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 June 2026
Instead, Tim Cook and his team are overhauling its pricing strategy to increase revenue from its more affluent users with the luxury iPhone Ultra foldable while protecting the core iPhone 18 Pro audience.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Tackle stains on your leather furniture with cleaners and conditioners that are specialized for cleaning, hydrating, and protecting those items.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Their professionalism and dedication to protecting our community are deeply appreciated not just tonight but each and every day.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 14 June 2026
In Michigan City, a 12-foot steel sheet-pile seawall, now 77 years old, is the only barrier protecting the lake from a breach of the power company’s coal ash sites, said Ashley Williams, executive director of Just Transition Northwest Indiana, a clean energy advocacy group based in Michigan City.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
The skin care gem is rich in omega-3 fatty acids to deeply hydrate and plump your skin while simultaneously protecting it from future damage.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 June 2026
The debate highlights a broader question facing restaurants of whether protecting workers from cultural differences in tipping expectations requires automatic charges or whether strong service and transparent pricing are enough to encourage customers to tip voluntarily.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Oceanside’s original plan called for placing more sand on the beach and protecting it there by building four 600-foot-long groins, 1,000 feet apart, extending into the ocean near the end of Wisconsin Avenue.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protecting
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The park is also home to the Groton Monument, which is dedicated to the American soldiers who died while defending the fort.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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At that point, Brazil—the defending champions who would go on to win the tournament—leads 2-1 on a pair of goals by Garrincha.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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China will not swerve from its commitment to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un, President Xi Jinping told Pyongyang's leader on Monday, June 8 during a rare summit.—
Jack Kim,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Property owners can sustain this pristine look effortlessly through dedicated residential landscape maintenance, safeguarding their investment year-round.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Anunoby had been calling for the ball because no one was guarding him.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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With five miles of walls and hundreds of cannons guarding the harbor, Suomenlinna squelched the Russian threat (at least for the time being).—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
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Suzanna waits for hours in the bank’s vestibule—that practical but indeterminate space shielding the true interior from the intemperate outdoors—much to the bewilderment of the young security guard perched on a stool nearby.—
Laura Miller,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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Prosecutors say Ross shot and killed one victim, injured a young woman who was shielding her infant, and later recorded a rap song bragging about the murder.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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“Protecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protecting. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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