protective
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Then, as the cool of autumn took hold, it was finally time for the great reveal: underneath an insulated protective cover was old snow.
From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026
During the previous, uncrewed Artemis mission, the Orion craft’s heat shield didn’t perform as expected, with protective material on the device chipping off.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
At times, they draw that line in different places - Habboo is more instinctively protective of what should remain private while Laing is more comfortable letting even the most personal moments play out on screen.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
In this scenario, Starship would act as a protective shield and slow the spacecraft down as it enters the planet's atmosphere.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
She saw us clearly, saw our goals clearly, and was protective of us both.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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