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present participle of protect.

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Synonyms

protecting

American

[pruh-tek-ting] / prəˈtɛk tɪŋ /

adjective

providing protection or shelter.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of protecting

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

Example Sentences

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At his sentencing, Judge P Kevin Castel called him a "two-faced politician" who had used his influence and national security forces to protect drug traffickers who had bribed and supported him.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Sen. John Kuehn of Heartwell said the bill seeks to protect drug makers who would otherwise face public harassment from death penalty opponents.

From Washington Times • Apr. 19, 2017

But the Fourth Amendment doesn’t exist to protect drug traffickers; it protects everyone from police overreach.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2015

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