protective
Example Sentences
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In this scenario, Starship would act as a protective shield and slow the spacecraft down as it enters the planet's atmosphere.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Farther away, at the Glogow smelter, two workers in protective suits, armed with long lances, open huge furnaces where the ore is melted.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
AI agents could be deployed to buy protective puts should oil spike, hedging against potential stock losses, and automatically sweep customers’ cash into higher-yielding assets, like bonds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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
Hyacinth wrapped protective arms around Franz, who was sitting at her feet, and glared at Isa.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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