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
"They spent millions of dollars in the name of protecting us from potential disaster - but we are having to live with fear of loss of lives and property every day."
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
The cost of protecting Oracle’s bonds against a potential default via credit-default swaps roughly quadrupled between late September and late March, though it has fallen slightly since then.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
“And we know who is involved. The way things are shaping up, Nell, it’s much more than the railroads that need protecting now.”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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