protective
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“We have tried to intervene with limited resources by setting up a hand-washing station and providing some personal protective equipment for staff,” Lusenge told the Journal by email.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
The results suggest that Menin may act as a protective "anti-aging" factor inside the brain.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
His social media feeds increasingly blur the line between governance, architecture and fortress fantasy: giant protective systems, controlled ceremonial spaces, triumphant crowds and heavily curated images of power.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
Krug, always fiercely protective, would want to shield her daughters and son from publicity and any pain - but she'd also be incredibly supportive of the work being done in her honour, her mother said.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Even with protective gear, the workers were exposed.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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