protective
Example Sentences
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According to court documents reviewed by The Times, Paul was not granted visitation with their son, and a temporary protective order was issued against Paul on March 20.
From Los Angeles Times
“Weather alerts are intended to raise awareness of hazardous conditions, while emergency alerts issued by local authorities are used to communicate immediate protective actions tied to a specific incident,” the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times
It was close to 11 p.m. when an investigator from Florida’s child protective services finally arrived, the family said.
From Salon
Although the powder has not yet been formulated into a toothpaste, the findings suggest it could lead to a new type of at-home whitening treatment that is both effective and protective of oral health.
From Science Daily
"If you want to meet people who are protective, it's Jane Austen fans," Young jokes.
From BBC
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