protective
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Strict temperature controls and workers in protective suits ensure that medicines are handled under sterile conditions and in guaranteed cold chains.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
At times, they draw that line in different places - Habboo is more instinctively protective of what should remain private while Laing is more comfortable letting even the most personal moments play out on screen.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Cal/OSHA said it issued fines totaling $250,000 for “failing to ensure employees used appropriate personal protective equipment when handling explosive ordnances, including grenades.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
It urged the crypto industry to adopt new protective measures before quantum computers become powerful enough to exploit those vulnerabilities.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
Now, as Nine had tried to warn Clare, the animals of Fernlight were unusually protective of their peace.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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