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protector

[pruh-tek-ter] / prəˈtɛk tər /




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Cunningham has seen her own popularity soar over the last two years as Clark’s on-court protector.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

It’s hardwired before we’re old enough to vote, a search for a charming protector.

From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026

I became his interpreter, driver, scheduler, protector and caregiver.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

To prepare her Connecticut home, Jaffe installed a whole-home generator, an automated sump pump and a whole-house surge protector.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

He said: “We’ve come as friends for a visit with your lord King Hrothgar, protector of the people.”

From "Grendel" by John Gardner

To a man and woman, they made themselves Earth’s protectors because they have the means and muscle to take on the job.

From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026

A low-cost approach worked for batteries and surge protectors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026

In the 1970s, the IBM uniform included short-sleeved white shirts with pocket protectors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 18, 2026

"Thanks to his many protectors, he died peacefully of natural causes."

From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2026

Daenerys would need protectors her own age about her after he was gone, and Ser Barristan was determined to give her such.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin


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