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armor

[ahr-mer] / ˈɑr mər /
NOUN
protective covering, often made of metal
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A phalanx of guards with full armor and riot shields watched over proceedings.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Fresh water was extremely scarce, so none of the group could wash their clothes a single time during their six-month stay—the cotton trousers they wore had hardened into leg armor by the time they left.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Heavily armed federal agents marched down Michigan Avenue wearing body armor and carrying assault rifles.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The oversize blazers conjured up armor for the streets, as in, we’re outside taking care of business.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

On the surface of the warrior’s breastplate, murky faces appeared and submerged—giants, Cyclopes, gorgons, and drakons—all pressing against the armor as if trying to get out.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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