protective
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At the start of the pandemic, the then-Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the government had placed a protective ring around care homes.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
At the start of the pandemic, the then-health secretary in England, Matt Hancock, said the UK government had placed "a protective ring" around care homes.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Also, there may be other protective mechanisms of walking at play.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
In some ways, the engagement may seem like a departure from Disney’s reputation for being fiercely protective of its brand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
“But you are our first line of defense,” Tru said, sounding much less protective than Mother.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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