How to Use protection in a Sentence

protection

noun
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  • He fights for the protection of the environment.
  • Hard hats provide protection for the workers' heads.
  • The witness was placed under police protection.
  • More than half of U.S. states have such protections on the books.
    — Eric Burlison and F. Vincent Vernuccio, WSJ, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Well, there was a kind of protection for me in that mix of naiveté.
    — Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 19 June 2024
  • At the heart of this Bill, however, is the protection of children.
    — WIRED, 26 Oct. 2023
  • This set comes with three barrel sizes, a series of hair clips, and a glove for heat protection.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Her partner in all things is gone so there’s no need for protection.
    — Breanna Bell, Variety, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The canopy provides great sun protection while still allowing the breeze to pass through.
    — Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 7 June 2023
  • The lightweight fabric wicks away sweat and provides UPF 50+ protection against the sun.
    — Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2024
  • Add this to your gym bag for post-workout protection. Price at time of publish: $32 Size: 1.7 fl. oz.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Keep your pack on for extra protection, and fold your arms over your neck and head, keeping your elbows on the ground.
    — Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
  • And protection of William in the press was the final straw in deciding to step down as a royal, Harry said.
    — Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2023
  • The stretchy spandex blend features UPF 50+ sun protection and fits the same as classic bike shorts that end mid-thigh.
    — Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2023
  • The quick-dry, UPF 50+ fabric is double-layered in the front for extra warmth and provides protection from the sun.
    — Karthika Gupta, Parents, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Waxing your car will also protect the paint and costs much less than what the dealer charges for paint protection.
    — Elizabeth Rivelli, Car and Driver, 27 Mar. 2023
  • The friend told me that my husband got down and was army crawling, trying to hide under one of the cornhole boards just for some sort of protection.
    — Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2023
  • But Honnold has never free climbed the route—a style that allows climbers to use ropes and climbing gear for protection but not to aid the ascent.
    — Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The brand is a go-to for the active set, along with anyone who prioritizes eye protection.
    — Ashley W. Simpson, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2023
  • In football, the players wear their helmets and pads to provide them some protection.
    — Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Leonardo DiCaprio made sure to have protection for one gnarly sequence in his new movie.
    — Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
  • This will add additional protection to your face, ears, neck, and skin against UV rays.
    — Alyssa Hui, Health, 11 May 2023
  • Jason Crawford says his wife kept the gun in the driver's side door of her vehicle for protection.
    — Judy Rybak, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Not to mention, the taller height provides more protection for our calves on narrow or overgrown trails.
    — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
  • And also last year, the state of Arkansas rolled back their child labor protections.
    — Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Those who attend the show are encouraged to bring sunscreen and ear protection.
    — Joshua Gunter, cleveland, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Those new Texans are also finding few protections in the law.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 13 July 2024
  • But companies storing medical records must at the least adopt state-of-the-art protections.
    — Steven Levy, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The cast finished the film after agreeing to abide by a contract that outlined protections against this behavior.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
  • This is because vaccine protection decreases over time and because the vaccines are updated to give people the best protection against new strains.
    — Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024

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