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.
  • Her partner in all things is gone so there’s no need for protection.
    Breanna Bell, Variety, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The hose has internal kink protection at both ends to prevent collapse when pulled tight at an angle.
    Kate Morgan, Popular Mechanics, 14 Apr. 2023
  • When in doubt, always keep a black candle on hand for protection charms or to dispel negative energy.
    Aliza Pelto, Women's Health, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Uber and Lyft have fought local efforts to establish protections.
    Tatiana Walk-Morris, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Behr recommends applying two coats for the best protection from the elements.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • Business groups say that some of the increase in their property tax bills is because homeowners get protections, shifting the burden.
    Dallas News, 14 Apr. 2023
  • White says the industry needs to implement more guidance and protections so that appraisers have less autonomy in the process.
    Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 15 Apr. 2023
  • They can, generally, be used anywhere and offer perks like extra shopping rewards or purchase protection.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
  • The lightweight tint provides your skin with sheer coverage that will help even out your skin tone while providing you with protection against harmful UV rays.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Mostly, the experts tell me, developers tend to insert protection features after the fact, when an attack has already taken place.
    Moira Donegan, ELLE, 14 Apr. 2023
  • In many cases, however, this is based on supposition that jurors need that protection, not evidence of any actual threat.
    Jack Greiner, The Enquirer, 30 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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