protectorship

Example Sentences

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But by the time of Annie Leibovitz’s protectorship her self-image had changed.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 16, 2019

San Martin was now the hero of Chile, and was begged to accept the protectorship of the new Republic.

From South America by Koebel, W. H. (William Henry)

Samuel Barmby, joyous in his protectorship of two young ladies, for he regarded Horace as a mere boy, bustled about them whilst they stood waiting for the arrival of the Westminster car.

From In the Year of Jubilee by Gissing, George

You have only to prove the offense and the right of protectorship, and I shall be at your service.

From To Win the Love He Sought The Great Awakening: Volume 3 by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

A feeling of protectorship, a faint consciousness of motherhood, gave her face an exquisite look of entreaty.

From Sunlight Patch by Harris, Credo Fitch