protective
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The pact defends workers against increases in healthcare costs and protects employees from paying for certain protective equipment that they wear to do their jobs, the union said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
When cells experience stress, whether from environmental extremes or chemical exposure, they activate protective responses.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
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
The new effort, which builds on £73.4m already committed for protective security at Jewish, Muslim and other faith sites for 2026-27, will initially focus on policing in communities, particularly faith communities, across London and Manchester.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Now, as Nine had tried to warn Clare, the animals of Fernlight were unusually protective of their peace.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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