protective
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“During the previous outbreak, we rolled out vaccines that protected front-line workers—that is not possible now,” he said in a phone interview from Goma, where he oversees distribution of protective gear.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
The team wanted to know whether losing this protective protein might contribute to aging.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
White, who flew from Manchester Airport on Sunday as part of an international relief effort, said: "It really reinforces the need to make sure that we have all of the protective measures in place."
From BBC • May 24, 2026
His social media feeds increasingly blur the line between governance, architecture and fortress fantasy: giant protective systems, controlled ceremonial spaces, triumphant crowds and heavily curated images of power.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
The crab climbed up Roz’s leg and onto her chest and said, “Oh, I’m so glad you’re all right! You’ll have to forgive my friend, Zap. She can be overly protective of our sea cave.”
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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