There was no way he could fight off the ones who were left and protect the girl by himself.

Finally, they say, his power and status in the community were so important to him that he would protect them by any means.

China said last year that it would protect the company's activities by force if necessary.

Or is it to protect American industry by closing markets at home?

Don't you understand she protected us all by her demeanor?

To protect human rights of the common man by legal and nonviolent means.

In fact, he would protect her from any molestation by others.

Perhaps it would even protect the hunter from an attack by a real bear.

But that would not protect the rebels from attack by Iraqi ground forces.

His feet were cold, protected only by slippers from the hard floor.