How to Use protect in a Sentence

protect

verb
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  • He had no raincoat to protect himself from the rain.
  • You have to protect your business against fraud.
  • New laws have been passed to protect your privacy.
  • The insurance protects you against flooding.
  • Sunscreen helps to protect against sunburn.
  • The insurance does not protect against damage caused by earthquakes.
  • She keeps her jewelry protected in a safe.
  • The forest is protected by federal law.
  • The high taxes on imported goods are intended to protect domestic producers.
  • Some names have been changed to protect the safety of sources.
    — Katie Herchenroeder, The New Republic, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Juice cops to the Ghost being a myth but argues that all who fly to protect Ukraine are their own ghosts of Kyiv.
    — Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 13 Sep. 2023
  • While running, pull your shirt up over your head or use your arms to protect your face.
    — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Talk with the Clippers about their strong start and the tone can take on a baseball dugout protecting against the jinx of a no-hitter.
    — Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2024
  • So, what can be done to help curb free-ranging cats’ appetites and protect wildlife?
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2023
  • This can help to avoid flash flooding during heavy rains and protect against drought.
    — Maria Paula Escobar-Tello, WIRED, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Why was the media protecting Trump, who lied his way through the debate?
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 22 July 2024
  • About a quarter of the country’s land mass is protected.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2023
  • An air defense system has also been brought in to protect the site.
    — Christoph Koettl, New York Times, 10 May 2024
  • Needled conifers’ leaves are long and skinny to protect them.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2022
  • The zipper protects against stains and dust mites, and is machine-washable and safe to tumble dry on low.
    — Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
  • In their view, there was no way Lugo could be trusted to protect and serve anymore.
    — Dan McGowan, BostonGlobe.com, 3 May 2023
  • When observing a solar eclipse, the most important thing is to protect your eyes from the harmful rays of the sun.
    — The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
  • More from Your Money: Here’s a look at more stories on how to manage, grow and protect your money for the years ahead.
    — Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2024
  • The hood also comes with a removable faux-fur trim and is handy for protecting your face from strong wind or rain.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Many wore heavy cotton clothes soaked in water to protect themselves against burns.
    — Fernanda Pesce and Alexis Triboulard, Quartz, 9 Mar. 2024
  • In many cases, church officials had been aware of the abuse and chose to protect the criminal priests rather than their victims.
    — Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2023
  • In the ninth inning, the Tigers went to right-handed reliever Alex Lange to protect a 6-4 advantage.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2023
  • Here’s my advice to protect them in an emergency like a school shooting.
    — Fox News, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Many downtown streets will also be closed after the concert each night to protect pedestrians, according to IMPD; the complete list is at the end of this story.
    — Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Question 6 In Nevada, voters will get a chance to amend their state’s Constitution to protect reproductive rights under slightly different wording.
    — Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024

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