protecting
Americanadjective
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Shea Charles: Midfield partnership with Berge was key in protecting the Fulham defence when the visitors had extended spells of possession around the home area.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney defended a proposed partnership with the EU as critical for protecting Canada’s sovereignty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Meanwhile, 88% of young Latina voters said protecting immigrant communities is very important, compared to 60% of young Latino men.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
"I believe deeply that all lives are worth protecting."
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
They charged that Bliss was more concerned about protecting his reputation than admitting the obvious truth: The body of a forty-nine-year-old man in previous good health had been destroyed by infection and starvation.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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