- present participle of protect.
protecting
Example Sentences
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said it was committed to protecting Medicare enrollees’ access to medically necessary care and ensuring insurers comply with coverage requirements.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Fifa says it is "committed to protecting the health and safety of players, referees, fans, volunteers and staff" and that climate-related risks are all assessed.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
New research in mice suggests that gut microbes and the compounds they produce may play a surprising role in protecting against some of the condition's most serious consequences, including heart disease.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Efficient freight rail acts as a foundational shock absorber for national supply chains and a shield protecting the global competitiveness of our exporters.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Instead, they’d be protecting the strategic city of Saratov on the banks of the Volga River.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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