protective
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People who live to age 100 and beyond often owe their exceptional longevity to a mix of protective genes and healthy habits.
From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026
Instead of the protective fortification of concrete barriers and razor wire, the National Mall is marked by a sprawling, deliberate openness.
From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026
The cylinder itself is sealed with a thin protective layer of a soft, malleable metal called indium.
From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026
However, protective boarding was only installed after Rodrigues had fallen.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
The Rwandan refugee who lived alone in an abandoned factory was now part of a family in which he played the role of protective older brother.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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