protect
verb (used with object)
to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
has protected
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present perfectof protect (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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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
The manager, for his part, has protected his players from the promotion pressure.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
“With his clear decision, Elon Musk has protected Ukraine’s civilians through technological means,” Fedorov said in a press release.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 2026
Because it has protected designation of origin, only the cheese made in the Italian provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna and Mantua can legally be called Parmigiano Reggiano.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
“So,” I started, “it’s another way to think —” “No person has protected me,” Bouain interrupted.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
