protect
Example Sentences
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"US forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces," Tim Hawkins, a US Central Command spokesman, said in a statement.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
In the past, the Pope has likened today's need for safeguards to protect people in the face of AI developments to those that were needed to ensure human dignity during the industrial revolution.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The role was launched to protect the river from pollution by giving it a legal, ecological voice in management decisions.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
It has already registered three deaths, as well as infections among several staff members who lack gloves, body bags and other basic gear needed to protect their own health.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
The big tires helped protect the fragile permafrost below, and kept the tourists up high, out of the reach of curious polar bears.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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