- present participle of protect.
protecting
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"As shareholders and directors of West Ham, our focus is now firmly on protecting the future of this football club," said Kretinsky and Gold.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
This week, Sabharwal's father told the BBC that he was determined to keep protecting his son's reputation in the face of the allegations.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
In a statement, Stanford’s Children’s Hospital said it was “committed to complying with all laws, protecting the privacy of the patients we serve, and delivering the highest quality care.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Instead, it’s protecting the people who caused it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
He had violated no orders, and no one could prove his motive was anything other than protecting his men.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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