protective
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Dozens gathered near the air base, some wearing protective equipment and carrying a coffin with "Ebola" written on it.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The latter for featured actress for her portrayal of Willy Loman’s protective wife, Linda, in “Death of a Salesman.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
This can lead to "retinol burn" where their protective skin barrier gets damaged.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
NJ Transit and the governor explained the increased fare for ticket holders was a protective measure so the additional cost isn’t spread across all commuters and New Jersey tax payers.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
Its effectiveness was limited by shifting wind directions, and by the rapid development of protective gas masks.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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