- present participle of protect.
protecting
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“It’s protecting our water, our EMS, our roads. Also protecting our county by making sure that our county has adequate legal representation when sitting across the table and negotiating with companies like SpaceX.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
In addition to protecting nerve cells and supporting mitochondrial function, the compound appeared to benefit the heart and affect some signs of aging in the mice.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
Cassidy noted that immunity can decline during pregnancy, making community vaccination particularly important for protecting pregnant women.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
The rules will reportedly stop owners from deliberately killing off trade in order to justify a closure, protecting pubs which have been historically successful.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Although the dog looked funny, she was serious about protecting her home.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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