- present participle of protect.
protecting
Example Sentences
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And where his colleagues describe a trade-off, at least in the short run, between fighting inflation and protecting jobs, Warsh denies there is one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
"These events are a stark reminder of the challenges posed by an increasingly extreme climate and the importance of protecting both people and nature."
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
When asked about their personal investments, 29% of advisers said that the importance of protecting their assets had increased since 2024, while only 4% said that protecting assets had become less important.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Disney’s ten or so AI jobs showed the century-old studio building out its AI research and production muscle, while protecting its vault of beloved characters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
One of Uncle Kufa’s hunting dogs had been drowned by a mother protecting two cubs.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
