protect
Example Sentences
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In Lancaster County: In “Witness,” a police detective played by Harrison Ford is forced to hide in an Amish community to protect a boy who witnesses a murder.
"It wasn't a professional security service, just friends who came to protect the girls."
From BBC
The Scottish government said it recognised the important role of police officers who often put themselves at risk while protecting the public.
From BBC
The wiser approach for Californians would be to switch from gas to electric appliances, protecting customers from volatile gas prices and toxic indoor air.
From Los Angeles Times
The production went to protected parks, where they had to be cautious about not affecting the environment.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
