protective

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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

Cal/OSHA said it issued fines totaling $250,000 for “failing to ensure employees used appropriate personal protective equipment when handling explosive ordnances, including grenades.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

It urged the crypto industry to adopt new protective measures before quantum computers become powerful enough to exploit those vulnerabilities.

From MarketWatch • 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 Afterlife is very protective of its Ushers. If a wandering soul intends to harm us—er, me—they’re powerless.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman