protective
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Researchers highlight that these organisms can act as protective hosts for other harmful microbes, including bacteria and viruses.
From Science Daily • May 2, 2026
She said: "Substantial protective measures were installed, including the erection of walls and the digging of trenches to mitigate the impact of any detonation and reduce ground shock."
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Amid the investigation, Mortensen and Paul filed competing protective orders against each other.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
These frequently criticized buzzwords are personal protective equipment for risk-takers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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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