“He rubbed her hand protectingly, her mouselike hand in its fur-lined glove.”

“But she clasped the boy to her breast protectingly, and whispered an Ave.”

“It enfolded his consciousness, tenderly, protectingly, empathetic.”

“Looking to the couch she saw Brandon sleeping, one arm slung protectively across a slumbering Danielle.”

“His sister lay beside the small girl, her arm draped protectively round her as if to try and shield her from the danger they were now in.”

“The vehicle rattled over a bridge, and Brian caught a glimpse of dark trees hunched protectively over black water.”