protective
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"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
The Egyptian queen Thutmose III was buried with gold sandals and protective gold toe caps.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Paul has also filed her own protective order against Mortensen, which a Utah judge signed off on last week.
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
Of course old Bryce found this—and Shenice’s protective punch in the chest—hilarious.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
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“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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