protect
verb (used with object)
to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
will be protecting
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future progressiveof protect.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Buckle up and stay that way throughout the flight and you will be protecting yourself—and not a creating an additional hazard by freestyle moshing into those around you during turbulence or an accident.
From Slate ● Mar. 14, 2025
On a visit to Chicago this month, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle met with nearly 100 agents who will be protecting both conventions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2024
“South Dakota will be the home of the next-generation bomber that will be protecting the United States of America for the next 25 to 30 years,” Ms. Noem said on Fox Business Channel.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 2, 2023
Tampa Bay’s biggest concern heading into the regular season will be protecting the 45-year-old Brady after the offensive line took two more hits Saturday.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 27, 2022
“Hundreds of soldiers will be protecting the borders. No one’s supposed to lay claim until noon on April twenty-second.”
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
