Protectively

"Protectively" in a Sentence (3 examples)

Tom draped his arms protectively over her shoulders.

Tom draped his arms protectively over Mary's shoulders.

A collar is part of a shirt, a jumper, a jacket or a coat which curves protectively round a person's neck.

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