protect

Definition for protect

verb as in take care of; guard from harm

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assure, care for, conserve, cover, cushion, defend, insulate, keep, look after, preserve, safeguard, save, secure, shelter, shield, support

Strong matches

bulwark, champion, chaperon, fend, foster, harbor, hedge, screen, shade, stonewall, watch

Weak matches

cover all bases, cover up, give refuge, give sanctuary, go to bat for, keep safe, ride shotgun for, sentinel, shotgun, stand guard, take under wing, watch over

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When it comes to protecting their own passer, though, the Illini have had a lot of trouble.

From Los Angeles Times

He said "no system is immune to failure" and warned governments and tech companies have repeatedly failed to protect people's data.

From BBC

He also said the university was committed to protecting the rights of Muslim students and all groups from discrimination.

From Los Angeles Times

There is no rule to bring clarity, only leaders pushing the false narrative that protecting officers is impossible at this moment of unrest, and they must do what they see fit to protect themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

These firms "will be protected from the onslaught of outside interruptions", he wrote.

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