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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
Meghan Herbst, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
Her clothes become her armor in this world — and her persona.
—Bob Strauss, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Bedknobs is also, lo and behold, an explicitly anti-fascist movie: Eglantine, a staunch supporter of the war effort, magically animates antique arms and armor housed in a museum to fight off literal Nazis.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
However, most of its infantry, armor, logistics, and artillery would be withdrawn, with Europeans expected to fill the role.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Nov. 2024
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For all its hugeness and energy-weaponized body armor, Murderbot is a softie.
—Meghan Herbst, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
Her clothes become her armor in this world — and her persona.
—Bob Strauss, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Bedknobs is also, lo and behold, an explicitly anti-fascist movie: Eglantine, a staunch supporter of the war effort, magically animates antique arms and armor housed in a museum to fight off literal Nazis.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
However, most of its infantry, armor, logistics, and artillery would be withdrawn, with Europeans expected to fill the role.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Nov. 2024
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Rogers pleaded guilty to one count each of being a felon in possession of a firearm and being a felon in possession of ammunition.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2024
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This data will be your ammunition for scaling successful approaches across your content library.Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Lopez wore the brand’s long-sleeve brown crêpe midi dress, featuring a sheath silhouette, crewneck and padded shoulders.Charlie Carballo, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
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The top featured an interlacing satin design, while the black taffeta skirt followed a sheath silhouette.Chiara Kim, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Designer Elisabetta Franchi, herself a regular in Cortina, also picked the marquee boutique to debut her brand’s Chalet capsule collection of ski and après-ski apparel, with a dedicated corner spotlighting the brand’s ski suits and cocooning knits.Martino Carrera, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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Just the name inspires dreams of a plush mattress that will cocoon your body into a state of restful slumber and easy dreaming.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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In July, South Korea made a similar announcement, saying that the country is ready to start mass-producing a laser weapon that can shoot down drones at a fraction of the cost of conventional defense platforms.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kyiv has already concluded a series of defense pacts across Europe, some of which include direct funding for Ukrainian industry.Niall Ferguson, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Shell casings found at the site of Thompson's killing were also forensically matched to the ghost gun that Mangione was allegedly carrying on Monday, according to police.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Those were the words written on bullet casings found at the scene of Thompson's shooting, authorities said.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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This proximity to Cannes and the beach encapsulates the essence of our Prime approach.Caroline Tell, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Each scent encapsulates a time and moment from the building’s past, such as its opening in 1885, or when Joy Division performed in 1979.Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2024
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At a press conference, NASA officials said that problems with the heat shield and life support systems would delay the launches until 2026 and 2027.David Szondy, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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In court filings, Smith's team emphasized that the move to end their prosecutions was not a reflection of the merit of the cases but a recognition of the legal shield that surrounds any commander in chief.ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Building this way addresses a number of challenges from sustainability, workforce and housing shortages, and construction productivity.Phil Kirschner, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the Inland Empire, values should climb 2.7% Though prices may keep rising, if incomes climb as well and mortgage rates fall, the housing market could become more affordable to people looking to break in.Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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