How to Use protection in a Sentence
protection
noun- He fights for the protection of the environment.
- Hard hats provide protection for the workers' heads.
- The witness was placed under police protection.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
That remains the biggest question about this month’s rally: Why were the protections around Trump so porous?
— Orlando Sentinel and New York Daily News Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2024 -
Plus, the slightly oversized shape shades more of the delicate eye area with 100 percent UV protection.
— Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2023 -
The second attribute was his pass protection prowess, which received rave reviews in the draft process.
— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024 -
The left was already livid that the high court had overturned Roe vs. Wade and seemed likely to gut protections Americans have enjoyed for decades.
— Erin B. Logan, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2023 -
If this is the case, follow the manufacturer's instructions for best results and protection.
— Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024 -
Afghanistan remains one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change and also has major environmental challenges from urban wastewater treatment to protection of endangered species such as the snow leopard.
— Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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