- present participle of protect.
protecting
Example Sentences
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She said: "Parasite control and preventive medicine remains an important part of protecting animal health and welfare."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The administration is working with Anthropic and OpenAI to control who has access to their best products to make sure the companies are protecting national security.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
New research in mice suggests that gut microbes and the compounds they produce may play a surprising role in protecting against some of the condition's most serious consequences, including heart disease.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Efficient freight rail acts as a foundational shock absorber for national supply chains and a shield protecting the global competitiveness of our exporters.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
“Some days, you may not understand the things I do, the things I’ve done,” Dad says, “but protecting you is my priority. A’ight?”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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