protective
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First, we don’t know yet how long the vaccine offers immunity against shingles, nor is it clear whether the protective qualities it seems to offer older folks apply when it’s given to younger populations.
From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026
When a phage infects the bacterium, it disrupts this protective arrangement, allowing the toxin to act.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
The court document states that Martinez “did not sustain the applicable burden of proof” in favor of his protective order request.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Her biggest sin is perhaps being too protective of him and overly involved in his life.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026
Now, as Nine had tried to warn Clare, the animals of Fernlight were unusually protective of their peace.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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