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

Bennett said the law prevented him from bringing charges because staff members were protecting themselves.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 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

“Did you think you were protecting me by keeping me in the dark all this time?”

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older