protective
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Clinics must have trained staff, protective equipment, lab support and functioning supply chains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
By the time Abigail marries her third husband, mild-mannered Lucas, and the couple go on to have three sons, Daphne has grown a protective shell.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Young mice and very old mice had higher levels of these protective immune cells, and their tumors were more likely to remain dormant or spread less aggressively.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
So far, Kingonze's displaced residents have not received any protective gear.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
She saw us clearly, saw our goals clearly, and was protective of us both.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing protective
“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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