protective
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Sometimes, he said, a boss asked him to clean milk tanks using harsh chemicals without protective gear.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The Egyptian queen Thutmose III was buried with gold sandals and protective gold toe caps.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
"At the same time, I ask that you respect the work of the emergency services and adhere to the existing protective measures."
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
“A bunch of us took it upon ourselves to, you know, go downtown and give out these resources — the food, water and of course the PPE,” he said, referring to personal protective equipment.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
I wasn’t wearing any protective charms because I’d just come out of a bath.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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