- present participle of protect.
protecting
Americanadjective
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Oxalate intensified inflammatory responses in macrophages and dendritic cells, immune cells that play important roles in protecting and regulating the intestine.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
The Chargers need to do a better job of protecting the seventh-year quarterback — and Slaughter needs to play a key role in that effort.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
Over the summer, Geffray steered through a law aimed at protecting staff from a "significant risk" to their safety or health from a member of a student's family.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
One argument that it isn’t is the low cost of protecting U.S. debt via credit-default swaps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
“Gum Baby should’ve been there, should’ve been protecting her. Bunny can’t fight, she knows she can’t fight. Why’d she think—?” She broke off, crossing her arms and shaking her head.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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