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armor

[ahr-mer] / ˈɑr mər /
NOUN
protective covering, often made of metal
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In practice, popes often used “just cause” elastically, blessing the expansionist campaigns of kings and emperors and sometimes even donning armor themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

A phalanx of guards with full armor and riot shields watched over proceedings.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Fossil evidence of juvenile ankylosaurs is rare, and most known examples lack the distinctive armor seen in adults.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

It was much easier this time, in a dress rather than a bathing suit, with the side lacer strapping me down tight almost like armor.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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