Protectively

Every time a cop gets caught abusing his power and doing something illegal or disturbing, the force closes in protectively around its own. ❋ Unknown (2009)

On the other hand, smooth caterpillars which are readily eaten by birds are usually 'protectively' coloured, so as to resemble their surroundings and remain hidden except to careful seekers. ❋ Unknown (1902)

the sort of care for its fragility which will allow it to regain strength and fly gain, not the over-solicitous/ controlling care which will 'protectively' clip its wings. ❋ Elizabeth McClung (2009)

The old ogre charged up protectively before Ygor and rushed Rytlock. ❋ J. Robert King (2011)

Before the water closed over his head, he caught a glimpse of a fireball searing the sky, of fused chunks of leviathan flesh and yacht wreckage raining into the lake, of Lucien tumbling through the air in a fiery trajectory like a falling star, his wings folded protectively around Heather. ❋ Adrian Phoenix (2011)

To make matters worse, the innards were protectively shielded by 3/8-inch hardened steel plate. ❋ Howard Gordon (2011)

It is the uncertainty associated with climate change that validates the need to act protectively and proactively. ❋ William S. Becker (2011)

Chadeev held the remote protectively against his chest. ❋ Howard Gordon (2011)

Fancy reached for him, but Kit shoved her away and slammed the coffin shut; she floated over it protectively. ❋ Dia Reeves (2011)

The ministry, however, recommended removing the implants protectively. ❋ Inti Landauro (2012)

Guards stood on the dock while an official escorted two beautiful women, dressed in house cloth, down the plank into the midst of the soldiers, who arrayed about them protectively and marched away. ❋ Unknown (2009)

He whimpered, curling his body protectively around his leg. Blushing, I tucked the quilt around his body. ❋ Molly Harper (2011)

With long hair protectively covering her face, and her head buried in his shoulder, the Director took over, finished her essay, and launched the kids into a passionate song about pride. ❋ Kari Henley (2011)

Pallid-faced guards dressed in blue and gold—the Shining Blade—stepped up protectively around her throne. ❋ J. Robert King (2011)

But scientists agree that the same dose is more harmful when delivered all at once, rather than spread out over many years, which gives the body a better opportunity to respond protectively. ❋ Carl Bialik (2011)

When Madda let him go and pulled her daughter protectively to her side, he backed away to a more respectful distance, beaming all the while at Fancy. ❋ Dia Reeves (2011)

I sat up carefully, my hand curving protectively around my belly. ❋ Molly Harper (2011)

He wrapped his arm protectively around me as the relatives converged on us. ❋ Molly Harper (2011)

“[Dad], why [didnt] you use [protection]” ❋ McMinion (2020)

Chad forgot use [protection] when he fucked [Keirsten] last week so she ended up with [herpes]. ❋ SlopNChop (2016)

Boy- Hey! [How are you] feeling today? better than yesterday? Girl- Yeah. I am feeling better. Thanks for caring and being [protective] of me. It means a lot to me. (they [hug]) ❋ Julialoveyaxo (2009)

1. Before [you bang] that [nasty ho] you better have protection. 2. I ain't goin out [after dark] in this hood without protection. 3. Vinnie hit up the shopkeep for his protection money. 4. "Fuck you, man. I can sell this crack all I want. I got protection." ❋ DoktorJ (2005)

"hey nigga you brought [protection]?" "[yeah dude] in case her parents [find out]" ❋ Niggafuck (2016)

man, i've [got to] [remember] to [wear] some protection... ❋ Ald;fjk (2004)

'Round here, [suckas] need [protection]. [Betta] check yo'self, homie. ❋ T Hizzle (2005)

"Hey how's [your girlfriend] man?" "YOU'VE BEEN [SCREWING] HER, HAVEN'T YOU?" "God, don't be so fucking protective!" ❋ Thejamdude (2006)

[yah] that guy didnt use [protection] so he has [a kid] now : ❋ Graceafina120 (2007)

1. "Yo man that fucking [troll] is a Protection." 2. "He went all Protection on those [forums]." 3. "[I like him] because hes a Protection." ❋ Iamapiboss (2010)