Give up
Give up verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.
Protect
Protect verb - To drive danger or attack away from.
Both terms in one sentence
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It's All About Me: Joe is incredibly selfish, willing to give up his best friend to protect his bank account.
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And they would give up everything to protect someone they love... even if they were from another planet.
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Unfortunately, the Thorn re-manifested and Rose fled for Alan's sake, and then later had to give up her children to protect them.
Source: Super-Powered Evil Side
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