protecting
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- nonprotecting adjective
- protectingly adverb
- protectingness noun
- unprotecting adjective
Etymology
Origin of protecting
Example Sentences
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Not because racism has disappeared, and not to soothe the sensitivities of white America—but because grievance has become a shield protecting predators within our own communities.
Haaland was effectively protecting the path of the ball and could be considered to have been stopping Thiaw from getting to it.
From BBC
She added: "This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate a story cherished across the globe, while protecting the extraordinary landscape that inspired it."
From BBC
McConaughey's approach is novel in that he is taking the lead in protecting his image and voice.
From Barron's
With the film, my priority was protecting what readers cared about most and helping Brett make something they’d be excited to see.
From Salon
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