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as in ammunition
means or method of defending
the skunk's primary armor is the foul-smelling fluid that it can eject
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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
the crab's armor makes it difficult prey for some smaller predators
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as in to cocoon
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Recent Examples of armor
Steven Beynon, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
According to the researchers, the new insights could influence the development of materials for applications like lightweight armor, additive manufacturing of metal components and spacecraft that survive collisions with space debris.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
The investigator also sought specifications on the body armor and ballistic shield used by the late officer.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Cooper has occasionally spoken about his time in Alaska throughout the series, including mention of his temperamental T-45d power armor, a flawed early design that preceded the T-60 (worn by Max’s West Coast Brotherhood in the Fallout show) and the T-51b (yet to be seen in live action).
—Jack King, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
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Noun
About 4,500 women now serve in ground combat positions across the Army and Marine Corps, including in infantry, armor and artillery units -- as well as roughly 10 in the Army's Special Forces.
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As in previous crackdowns, security forces have responded with riot police, tear gas, and live ammunition.—
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Brian Spikes-Hopkins, 42, was charged with murder and being a five-time felon in possession of a gun and ammunition.—
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Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.—
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Kohberger was identified as a suspect after his DNA was found on a knife sheath left at the scene of the murders.—
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Josephson likes to turn down the volume on the outside world, cocooning her readers in the white noise of affirmation.—
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Travelers flock here for blue waters rich in snorkeling and dive sites, powder-soft sands, ancient Maya cities cocooned by jungle, and a proliferation of rowdy bars, clubs, and all-inclusive resorts.—
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But Denver’s defense seemed to stay home with Jokic and company early in the game.—
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McCuskey, who is leading his state's legal defense against the trans athlete after the athlete sued to block the state's law to keep biological males out of girls' sports, addressed the allegations at a news conference Monday.—
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Investigators recovered 16 casings on the scene and two handguns.—
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Another witness on Monday was Texas Ranger Terry Snyder, who testified about the shell casings recovered from the hallway of Robb Elementary.—
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Few brands encapsulate luxury in loungewear quite like Vuori.—
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That workman-like answer from Beck, in many ways, encapsulates his approach all season with the Hurricanes.—
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The video footage did not appear to capture any rocks, bottles or fireworks being thrown at the federal officers or any shields held by the protesters.—
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Even today, class and education serve as shields from the Delta’s violent culture.—
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For a city pursuing housing supply, today’s conditions represent a mixed bag — better for renters, but bad for builders.—
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The nonprofit developer has a 96% housing retention rate and 96% participation rate for services across its permanent supportive housing portfolio, according to Carlos Rodriguez, management analyst for the Housing and Homeless Services Department.—
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“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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