protective
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Protective antioxidant enzymes remained more active for longer periods in mangoes stored at 12°C.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
Protective kits and tents were among 12 tonnes of medical supplies that the WHO announced on Tuesday had been delivered to the regions hit by the virus.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
I spent over 20 years as a Secret Service agent, including assignments on the Counter Assault Team and Presidential Protective Division.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
And earlier this month, his former transport minister, José Luis Ábalos, went on trial over allegations he received kickbacks on sales of Personal Protective Equipment to the Spanish government during the Covid pandemic.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
“We’ll go when we’re done, and for your information, Child Protective Services is on the way.”
From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson
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“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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