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protecting

American  
[pruh-tek-ting] / prəˈtɛk tɪŋ /

adjective

  1. providing protection or shelter.


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Etymology

Origin of protecting

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


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And who was ultimately responsible for protecting America's most sensitive technology?

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

Also during leaders' talks on AI's impact on society and security, former Google researcher Hinton will be part of a discussion about protecting rights and jobs as well as the security challenges the technology poses.

From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026

Beijing’s interest in creating a self-reliant insurance marketplace—and protecting the country’s exports—was reinforced recently by the fighting in Iran, industry officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

They also highlight the lasting impact of international cooperation in protecting Earth's atmosphere.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026

He was a leader of the legion now, doing what he was born to do—fighting the enemies of Rome, upholding its legacy, protecting the lives of his friends and comrades.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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