Similar words: protection, protective, protectionism, overprotective, protective tariff, environmental protection, protect, protected. Meaning: [prə'tektɪŋ] adj. shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort.
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(121) Fiona, two years older than Lisbie, always came roaring to her defence like a lioness protecting her cubs.
(122) He excluded from consideration the interest of the state in protecting innocent third parties and preventing suicide.
(123) Suggestions that he could avoid the damage by protecting the wheat fields with electric fencing do not impress Mr Berry.
(124) I wanted to stay by this bed, protecting the child.
(125) Missile troops positioned on hilltops are very handy for protecting artillery units.
(126) The organisation has the dual role of protecting both the rainforests and the interests of 47 nations involved in the timber trade.
(127) There is mounting pressure to break down the barriers protecting the tax-deductible charitable dollar.
(128) The protest walks are aimed at regaining and protecting public rights of access to the countryside.
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(129) The projects focus on maintaining and protecting the species' habitats, and in some cases establishing them in new habitats.
(130) A land use plan is to be produced providing guidelines for protecting water resources, developing tourism and promoting ecological agriculture.
(131) In addition they help conserve the existing soil structure by protecting the surface from the destructive force of winter rain.
(132) So many different police departments were involved that protecting the president at times became a logistical nightmare.
(133) He saluted her, went through the screen door, vaulted the balustrade protecting the steps, and swaggered down the garden.
(134) Maybe it's the Audi posters advertising sponsorship of the meeting, or the lines of policemen protecting Kentucky Fried Chicken outlets.
(135) The submarines play a key role in protecting ships and submarines armed with the Trident nuclear deterrent.
(136) As support funds are exhausted, more funds are deployed in protecting positions against the currency.
(137) But one main purpose, protecting the small investor, barely arises with debt securities.
(138) It can prove that it has secured additional revenue sources, while protecting our screens from unwelcome foreign imports.
(139) The guidelines introduce into local planning the concept of protecting the environment through sustainable development.
(140) International co-operation on protecting the ozone layer has been good.
(141) Those incidents are a salutary reminder of the dedication of police officers to protecting the public.
(142) It will prevent the misuse of asylum procedures while protecting the position of genuine refugees.
(143) The one clue comes from frescoes and vases that depict griffins protecting a seated Goddess.
(144) It moved sinuously, dancing round its adversary, thrusting with a slender spear and protecting itself gracefully with a brightly-polished shield.
(145) Mr Barraza did; he was concerned about protecting property, saving the equipment for the next generation.
(146) Prostaglandins are well recognised as protecting the gastric mucosa and enhancing the perception of pain.
(147) The cool, oil-free lotion, they say, instantly lifts beard hairs while protecting the skin against irritation.
(148) The mission could be even more dangerous than protecting convoys.
(149) The Green Party was started with the aim of protecting the environment.
(150) Expressing such views requires courage because it would appear to be taboo to talk about protecting fee income.
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