Example Sentences

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Protectiveness and respect for the deceased figure into that.

From Washington Post • Sep. 30, 2022

Protectiveness for quarterbacks has been carried to such a level that even seemingly textbook hits - yep, yours that drew flags, Clay Matthews - are penalized.

From Washington Times • Oct. 5, 2018