protecting
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- nonprotecting adjective
- protectingly adverb
- protectingness noun
- unprotecting adjective
Etymology
Origin of protecting
Example Sentences
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He found himself pitted against consultants who had been hired by road developers, and realized that there was no interest in discussing what evidence showed about protecting species.
From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026
I want to make sure that we’re protecting our environment and that we’re requiring these data centers to have the latest technology to do so.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026
"Widespread access to prediction markets is a relatively new phenomenon, but federal laws protecting national security information fully apply."
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
“Jazz Fest is grateful to all law enforcement partners for their dedication and exceptional service in protecting our community,” the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival said in a Thursday statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
“More important, I’m a citizen of this planet who is committed to protecting the environment that all of us share.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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