protective
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Police in the building are wearing gas masks and full chemical protective gear, US media reported.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
A round hit the officer in the chest but his protective vest absorbed the force of the bullet, and the officer was listed in stable condition, according to law enforcement sources.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
According to ECU Associate Professor Catherine Bondonno, the protective effect associated with nitrate-rich vegetables may be related to how the body processes nitrate.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
This can lead to "retinol burn" where their protective skin barrier gets damaged.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
No. Mr. Lyons would’ve seen it and taken protective measures.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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