protectively
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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Rozario’s mother holds onto him protectively, then wrests the scissors away.
From Seattle Times ● May 3, 2024
The prince's private secretary speaks protectively of him: "Too loyal for his own good sometimes."
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2024
Flat-pack ornaments that don’t need to be protectively stowed in a special container are a boon to small spacers.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 6, 2023
In one moment Blue Ivy protectively tells her mother not to worry about the details of a piece of staging and get some rest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2023
Papa laid a hand on Hanako’s back to push her along, while Mama picked up Akira protectively and rushed off.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
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