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has protected

  • present perfect of protect (3rd person singular).

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He said the original Ali Act since 2000 has protected fighters from previously rampant anti-competitive and exploitative practices by promoters.

From Barron's Apr. 22, 2026

While hurting other nations, the EU has protected its own.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 26, 2025

The world awaits the details here, but it is clear that Japan has protected its agricultural imports, though will import more US rice.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2025

In a statement provided to The Times, Cook wrote that the Colosseum Mine has protected mining rights that were established long before the Park Service had any jurisdiction over the land.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 28, 2025

“So,” I started, “it’s another way to think —” “No person has protected me,” Bouain interrupted.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer