Example sentences of "[conj] protect [pn reflx] from " in BNC.
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| 1 | Quite unconsciously he had punished his wife instead of his mother and protected himself from bossy women by holding the marital reigns so tightly . |
| 2 | A plant produces essential oils for its own survival : to influence growth and production ; to attract pollinating insects ; to repel predators ; and to protect itself from disease . |
| 3 | We are looking for individuals who are able to strive for satisfaction , but who are also able to defend and protect themselves from disappointments and setbacks . |
| 4 | Rachel even thought of going down to Phoebe 's bed room and using her phone to reassure the outside world , and protect themselves from its invasion . |
| 5 | With the hazards of lying in the sun for too long firmly emblazoned on our minds , holidaymakers can now pack Le Beachtent and protect themselves from harmful rays . |
| 6 | In general , wherever the officer believes a case to be one which may come to his supervisor 's knowledge , it is appropriate to err on the side of caution , to ‘ go by the book ’ and protect himself from criticism . |
| 7 | In addition to destroying the animal 's ability to groom , climb , defend itself against rivals and protect itself from enemies , the operation of de-clawing also eliminates the cat 's ability to hunt . |