- present participle of protect.
protecting
Example Sentences
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“I’ve got to make sure I’m protecting my export markets,” said U.K.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Seaver and his security company were subsequently served with a termination notice directing them to immediately vacate the Parton properties they had been tasked with protecting.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
Ministers said they would work with industry to "develop a regulatory regime for the heating oil market, protecting consumers and promoting competition".
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Reducing screen time can be helpful, but changing how people use their smartphones may be just as important for protecting attention, sleep, and overall well-being.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
But losing this job wouldn’t mean protecting myself from exposure—if the voice can find me here, it can find me anywhere.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
