Example Sentences

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While lawmakers weigh new policies at the statehouse, Camarillo said she hopes the priority will be protecting communities.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

HMS Dragon's primary role will be protecting Cyprus and the British airbase there, after RAF Akrotiri was hit with Iranian-made drones.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

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

“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

“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