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protective

[pruh-tek-tiv] / prəˈtɛk tɪv /


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"That's where we then come in, to give them the protective coating to effectively enable these new materials."

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

Many advances in SCD treatment have sought to prevent red blood cells from sickling by restoring protective hemoglobin.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

Volunteer firefighters were using "whatever we have. Sometimes we use buckets, and even those aren't enough", said Yonas, adding that the teams were also in need of food and protective gear, including masks.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

The invisibility offered a protective cloak, allowing his existential confessionals to develop free of the expectations placed upon Sage Elsesser, pro skateboarder.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

His protective arm around Rostam’s neck brought the old donkey down with him.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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