protect
Example Sentences
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In September, the EU announced a trade deal with Indonesia that required the Southeast Asian nation to protect over 200 food products.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
“Even though that would be fun for you, my number one job is to protect you,” she explains to her daughter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
"Take it, protect it, use it for yourselves," he told allies.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Executives with the nonprofit groups that run the Inside Safe facilities said the restrictions are needed to protect residents, keeping them on track to find permanent housing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
“Do you see it now, Lexie? Because you can’t protect yourself from something you can’t see.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.