protective
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Unions can be fiercely protective of the 'intellectual property' around their flagship teams.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Green tea is highlighted for its cardiovascular protective effects, reducing blood pressure and improving cholesterol levels.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
A round hit the officer in the chest but his protective vest absorbed the force of the bullet, and the officer was listed in stable condition, according to law enforcement sources.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The EU said it had flown in 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid Sunday -- including medicine, tents and protective gear to fight the haemorrhagic fever -- to hard-to-reach Ituri province, the epicentre of the epidemic.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
He walked past the empty dining room into the empty activity area before he saw someone unrecognizable in layers of protective gear.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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