protective

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In this scenario, Starship would act as a protective shield and slow the spacecraft down as it enters the planet's atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Farther away, at the Glogow smelter, two workers in protective suits, armed with long lances, open huge furnaces where the ore is melted.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The AI agents can buy protective puts, sweep cash into higher-yielding assets, and add stop-loss orders for customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Paul has been denied visitation until their protective order hearing on April 7, which may determine whether a final protective order is granted by the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Sunjin and his brother had been very protective of their mother.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh