protective
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The results suggest that Menin may act as a protective "anti-aging" factor inside the brain.
From Science Daily • 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
Krug, always fiercely protective, would want to shield her daughters and son from publicity and any pain - but she'd also be incredibly supportive of the work being done in her honour, her mother said.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also mobilized international response efforts, including disease surveillance and contact tracing, laboratory testing and viral sequencing, and distributing protective equipment in hard-hit areas.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
“Interesting! In that case, Zap can be overly protective of our flooded grocery store.”
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
Vocabulary lists containing protective
“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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