protects
- present tense form of protect (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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In fact, the Constitution’s design, which protects democratic voice and freedoms, has enabled Americans to shape constitutional meaning since the founding.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026
"I am worried that this war will drag on... but thank God we're in a country that protects us."
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
First, therapies must cross the blood-brain barrier, a tightly controlled network of cells that protects the central nervous system from substances circulating in the bloodstream.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
The university spokesman said that keeping the investigation documents confidential preserves the integrity of the process and protects the privacy of participants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
“The Lord protects the innocent,” she says, then leaves as silently as she came.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
