The property was placed to protect the integrity of the site from a highway project.

She knew they were placed there to protect and calm the animals below, but at present the dead outnumbered the living.

Others were placed in graves to protect the dead.

After they had grown, the scallops were placed in cages to protect them.

It was as though he had passed a boundary placed there to protect him.

They also had a number of artillery guns, which were well placed to protect the gates.

A canopy has been placed over them to protect them from the weather.

Special fans are placed above them to protect the walls of the church from smoke.

By keeping the data under our own supervision, we will be better placed to protect the rights of our citizens.

Fences have been placed at strategic locations there to protect the plant.