protecting

American

[pruh-tek-ting] / prəˈtɛk tɪŋ /

adjective

providing protection or shelter.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of protecting

First recorded in 1620–30; protect + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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Campaign group Action for Protecting Rural Scotland has called for a moratorium on hyperscale data centres.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

"Protecting minors online" is "an international priority", France's digital minister Anne Le Henanff said at a press conference after the summit chaired by France that capped months of negotiations.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

A total of seven occupants were involved in the crash, including one person who was trapped inside a vehicle and had to be extracted, San Bernardino County Fire Protecting Department spokesperson Eric Sherwin said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Protecting native fungal biodiversity is critical for maintaining healthy forests and preserving the genetic diversity needed to adapt to climate change.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

"Madam Minister, let me express my sincerest apologies. Protecting Camellia is my responsibility. I failed you and my queen."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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