protective
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The U.S. and U.N. agencies have assembled medical supplies—including tents, beds and protective gear—ready for delivery to contain the outbreak.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
"I know what you are capable of and I will always be protective of you out of pure loyalty and stubbornness, but my conscience is far from clear."
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Steps to curb its spread rely on adherence to protective measures and detecting cases quickly to limit contact.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
The glycocalyx surrounds all human cells like a protective outer shell.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
She’s lived here two years longer than I have, and she’s a few months older, but for some reason I feel protective of her.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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