How to Use protect in a Sentence

protect

verb
  • 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.
  • Share the stage and protect that hour.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
  • God will be there to protect you through the worst of it all.
    — Sophia Caraballo, Woman's Day, 1 June 2022
  • Some names have been changed to protect the safety of sources.
    — Katie Herchenroeder, The New Republic, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The mitts feature a long cuff to protect your arms from the heat.
    — Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.
    — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.
    — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026
  • Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.
    — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
  • Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.
    — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
  • Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.
    — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.
    — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.
    — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.
    — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.
    — Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.
    — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Set a pace that protects your well-being.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Stylishly protect your skin from the sun.
    — ABC News, 20 June 2026
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands—mower blades are very sharp.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
  • Here's how to protect them against damage.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Choose steady changes to protect real progress.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026

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