In short, the trees were planted to protect the village from the vile contamination of death.

Beginning in the 1890s flood control projects protected the village from the rivers.

Then, for good measure, she prayed to the gods who were believed to protect the village and its people.

All these kids will be trained and prepared to protect the village.

It is said that the statue has always protected the village and its inhabitants.

There are four large breakwaters protecting the village from the ocean.

"Leave me a few men here, to protect the village while you're gone."

"I can protect the village," said Protchnu, trying to look older than his nine years.

You're headman, you've protected the village and you, alone, are responsible.