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body armor



NOUN
plate armor


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A well-read person grows body armor against the rigid conspiracy theorist, against flat artificial intelligence that manipulates without emotion.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Police searched Alvarez and discovered two plates of military-grade body armor in the trunk of his car, according to the criminal complaint.

From Los Angeles Times May 30, 2026

Tigri, grim-faced in body armor, stood next to Samary, slightly comical with his helmet askew and rifle hanging from a sling.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 12, 2026

While on the property, officers seized 13 firearms, four soft body armor vests and 30 high-capacity magazines.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 26, 2026

I move to Gale, press my forehead into the body armor where his chest should be, feel his arm tighten around me.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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