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Synonyms for protecting
pro·tect·ing

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  1. protecting(a)adjective

    shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

    "the protecting blanket of snow"; "a protecting alibi"

    Antonyms:
    unprotective

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  1. Saiful Bahri:

    We need a creative role model to foster society's active engagement in protecting the environment.

  2. Rick Snyder:

    Our first priority is protecting the safety of our residents, given the terrible situation in Paris, I've directed that we put on hold our efforts to accept new refugees until the U.S. Department of Homeland Security completes a full review of security clearances and procedures.

  3. Stuart Sr.:

    He’s still on the battlefield protecting his men and women, it’s interesting that no one( in the military) has answered his call for accountability. Their answer was to fire him I guess. It’s a sad day for America.

  4. Szabolcs Panyi:

    There are parallel realities existing right now in Hungary, one half of Hungarian society, [which] is consuming state media, sees Orban as a savior who is protecting Hungary from the western global liberal elite.

  5. David A Mascio:

    We believe that in times when risk and uncertainty is most prevalent, protecting a portfolio’s capital base is far more important that speculation.

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