become protective

Examples (10)

• A mother bear becomes very protective of her cubs.
• He tends to become quite protective whenever his younger sister is around.
• After the incident, she became fiercely protective of her privacy.
• The new manager quickly became protective of his team's interests.
• If you challenge his ideas, he will often become highly protective.
• Having a child made her become incredibly protective overnight.
• The small dog unexpectedly became protective of the new kitten.
• As the project neared its deadline, everyone started to become more protective of their work.
• She had never been so assertive until she became protective of her rights.
• The government may become increasingly protective of its domestic industries.