protective
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“He was protective of that information,” Schenck said.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
So attempts to contain the virus's spread have had to rely mainly on protective measures and rapid contact tracing.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Investigators wearing protective clothing and gloves are searching among the black bags, broken furniture and scattered waste for clues.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Overall, studies of high-dose B vitamin supplements taken over long periods have not shown clear protective effects against cancer incidence or cancer deaths.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
She’s lived here two years longer than I have, and she’s a few months older, but for some reason I feel protective of her.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
Vocabulary lists containing protective
“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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