were protecting
- past progressive of protect.
Example Sentences
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Executives said they wanted to help speed societal change, were protecting employees and were worried by potential business declines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2025
They were protecting the ball in the corners, and wasting a bit of time - all that stuff.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2025
Five firefighters who were protecting Pomonal sustained minor burns from cinders on Tuesday night when the fire changed direction and burnt over their truck, officials said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2024
When the Chargers, who were protecting a four-point lead, were stuffed on fourth down deep in their territory, the volume in this purple palace almost lifted the roof off U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2023
“You think you were protecting us? Well, look where that got us. Manny...Robbie...”
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
