No matter what its identity, the sculpture promises protection or welcome.

We've been promised protection of intellectual property; we haven't gotten it.

We promised him protection and he directed us to the village of the bison-men.

To them the Crown promised protection, transportation and the security of established order.

What exactly is the sphere of danger that faithful churches are promised protection from?

They promised extra protection against drug dealers who operate there.

Others, however, embrace marriage as a union that promises protection against the perils of the outside world.

In return for political support, the party promises cheap housing and protection.

It has promised protection to anyone who supplies needed information.

We promised them protection for the next crucial month and then you disappear.