protective
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NJ Transit and the governor explained the increased fare for ticket holders was a protective measure so the additional cost isn’t spread across all commuters and New Jersey tax payers.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
By the time Abigail marries her third husband, mild-mannered Lucas, and the couple go on to have three sons, Daphne has grown a protective shell.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes, an organization that develops widely used kidney care guidelines, has been updating its 2024 chronic kidney disease guidance to address emerging evidence on kidney protective treatments.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
The Israeli military said it is taking the drone threat seriously and has put up protective netting and accelerated training for soldiers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
If I’d once been someone who threw herself completely into every task, I was now more cautious, protective of my time, knowing I had to maintain enough energy for life at home.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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