protecting

American

[pruh-tek-ting] / prəˈtɛk tɪŋ /

adjective

providing protection or shelter.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of protecting

First recorded in 1620–30; protect + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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"Protecting minors online" is "an international priority", France's digital minister Anne Le Henanff said at a press conference after the summit chaired by France that capped months of negotiations.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Protecting every voter’s individual right to the ballot is a principle both parties can defend.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Protecting humanity from the next pandemic, and the ones after that, depends on gaining an accurate understanding of how pathogens originate and reach human communities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Protecting native fungal biodiversity is critical for maintaining healthy forests and preserving the genetic diversity needed to adapt to climate change.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

Protecting the true identity of the mole was Cherkashin's first task.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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