The slender boy was seeking the protection of a father.

But others maintained in guarded whispers that they were seeking the protection afforded by the Grand Sanctuary.

She dreamt herself retreating, backing up cautiously, seeking the protection of a solid wall as she fumbled with the flamethrower.

Finding him invincible to my entreaties, I thought upon the expedient which he suggested of seeking the protection of her uncle.

Undoubtedly a legal judgment was made about the validity of those suits and whether seeking the protection of the federal bankruptcy court was necessary.

Whole families of mutants were streaming out of the city, seeking the protection of the mountains until the frenzy of the Hunt was over.

Similarly, if you are seeking the protection of state anti-discrimination laws, you must file a charge or complaint with the state or local equivalent agency.

The public disquiet is intensified by the repeated and inaccurate description of people seeking the protection of Australia under international law, as "illegals".