body armor

Example Sentences

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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

The manager of the boiler and turbine department and a half-dozen staff members had donned body armor and stayed in the control room to monitor the equipment during the attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

They carried rifles and wore body armor — but no identifying badges.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2025

There are some variations on the theme: One had on a cowboy hat and boots, for instance, and just a few were sporting body armor.

From Slate • Oct. 10, 2025

Even though we’re all wearing red body armor, there are subtle differences between the suits.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu