protective

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Jesy tells Newsbeat that, when she thinks about eight-month-old Ocean and Story, she wants to be "open and honest and protective" of them, and hopes they will feel they can do the same.

From BBC

The couple’s two surviving children were placed under a 10-year protective order by the court.

From Los Angeles Times

The team also examined bacterial biofilms, which are protective layers that make infections harder to treat.

From Science Daily

"Education is becoming less protective against loneliness, memory decline, and depressive symptoms," Infurna said.

From Science Daily

As a result, Martinez filed a motion to revoke a protective order that has kept hidden video of the incident and other evidence.

From Los Angeles Times