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armor

[ahr-mer] / ˈɑr mər /
NOUN
protective covering, often made of metal
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He describes it as "a suit of armor," designed to shield the reactive center from water and other nearby molecules.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

Tigri, grim-faced in body armor, stood next to Samary, slightly comical with his helmet askew and rifle hanging from a sling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

For those fascinated by samurai military feats, armor and weapons abound, especially in the first section, where superb examples trace various adaptations to changing modes of warfare and armor’s use as a diplomatic gift.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

I was wearing my best armor: a black dress that accentuated my curves, a striped bolero to cover the arms I’ve resented for years and black platform sandals displaying ruby toes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

The rest of Flo’s body, covered with the studded armor, rips through the spiky plants on her sides.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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