protective
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And what proportion of mother trees were needed to create a protective effect?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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
Last week, a Utah judge ruled that Paul can have supervised visits with Ever, until another hearing for a protective order later this month.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
When oxygen levels are too low during early brain development, this protective layer can be damaged, which may lead to cerebral paralysis in newborns.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
I take off the protective glasses and look past the electric saw machines and wood planks for Tommy.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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