protection
noun
the act of protecting or the state of being protected; preservation from injury or harm.
protections
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pluralof protection.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In Key West, Bobby Kuchinsky, general manager of Half Shell Raw Bar, terminated six of his employees, including prep cooks and bussers, who had TPS protections.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Mangione’s lawyer has asked the state to dismiss its charges, citing double-jeopardy protections.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
“We’re already locked into a huge financial liability. This was one of our big chances to throw in protections for the city and also provide that transparency,” said Mejia, who opposed the agreement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
India is among the countries that has incorporated protections for CITES-listed species into its wildlife laws.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Plus the Gran warded Seven’s house and put extra protections on Beefy’s room. He’ll be safe.”
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
