protective
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"At the same time, I ask that you respect the work of the emergency services and adhere to the existing protective measures."
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The Egyptian queen Thutmose III was buried with gold sandals and protective gold toe caps.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The myelin sheath is a protective coating that surrounds nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
“A bunch of us took it upon ourselves to, you know, go downtown and give out these resources — the food, water and of course the PPE,” he said, referring to personal protective equipment.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
In case Washington had already been hit, the soldiers would don radiation suits, smash down the bunker door, and wrap the president in protective clothing before heading out.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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