protective
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Scientists are also concerned that this protective environment could help promote antibiotic resistance, making infections harder to treat over time.
From Science Daily • May 2, 2026
Then, during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, demand for single-use plastics in personal protective gear supercharged demand for virgin plastics.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
She said: "Substantial protective measures were installed, including the erection of walls and the digging of trenches to mitigate the impact of any detonation and reduce ground shock."
From BBC • May 1, 2026
By now Anthony likes Daniel enough to feel protective of him.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
I take off the protective glasses and look past the electric saw machines and wood planks for Tommy.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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