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armor

[ahr-mer] / ˈɑr mər /
NOUN
protective covering, often made of metal
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Fresh water was extremely scarce, so none of the group could wash their clothes a single time during their six-month stay—the cotton trousers they wore had hardened into leg armor by the time they left.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Heavily armed federal agents marched down Michigan Avenue wearing body armor and carrying assault rifles.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The oversize blazers conjured up armor for the streets, as in, we’re outside taking care of business.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

In other words, colonies that invest less in thick armor may be able to support more workers, potentially allowing them to grow larger and diversify more successfully.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

I know her golden armor is durable enough to break through a building, but the thicket is a different beast entirely.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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