protect

Example Sentences

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President Trump asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to scale back attacks in Lebanon, aiming to protect a fragile cease-fire and coming U.S.-Iran talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

However, she also noted that any clean energy project should respect Tribal sovereignty, protect cultural and natural resources and ensure equitable benefits.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"She'd started talking to this person on Roblox for so long, nothing sinister, chit chat," said the victim's mother, who cannot be named to protect the identity of her daughter.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

That is why the defence ministry has opted to partly outsource the task to private actors, including energy companies, frequently targeted by Russian strikes, logistics firms and security groups to protect their sites.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“JB was trying to protect us from E,” he said, pointing to the What we know column.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix