Bound
Protect
Protect verb - To drive danger or attack away from.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Legacy of Service: Corrick has been bound to protect the wearer of the amulet for almost 600 years.
Source: Webcomic / Plume -
He was a knight once, sort of, he's still a terrifyingly dangerous combatant, and he's bound to protect his order, but he certainly doesn't shine.
Source: Manga / Hellsing -
Cameron from Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles is a sapient machine, but nonetheless is bound by her programming to protect John Connor, no matter the cost.
Source: True Neutral
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