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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

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

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

Bowdy has protected me since we were born.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie