protective

Example Sentences

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He said the country is installing so-called protective "blue shields" -- nicknamed "the Red Cross of heritage" -- at archaeological sites.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The AI agents can buy protective puts, sweep cash into higher-yielding assets, and add stop-loss orders for customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The protective effects were especially strong for inflammatory conditions like arthritis, serious cardiovascular problems such as heart attack and stroke, and dementia.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

In a situation like this, if you have been failed by the local police, escalate the case to adult protective services and the district attorney’s office.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

But there wasn’t any protective lotion when it came to demons.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi