Yoko Ono

In the '60s, people were still very protective of each field that they belonged to. Avant-garde artists didn't know about rock or pop or jazz. And the jazz people of course didn't want to know about any other music. They were all just kind of protecting their territory.

American Artist

Rush Limbaugh

Most people have this protective view of the presidency. Anybody who holds the office is always gonna get the benefit of the doubt unless the media spends four years destroying them like they did Bush, and with Bush not returning fire.

American Entertainer

Taylor Swift

I've never gotten thick skin. If you close yourself off and you get this protective armor, there is a price you pay with that - of not feeling. And feeling is important when you are a songwriter.

American Singer

Winona Ryder

I've always been super-private and protective of certain experiences and certain friends.

American Actress

Lee Daniels

I love actors, and I'm very protective of them. I trust them. It's a mutual trust.

American Actor

Lady Gaga

My concerts are about me being very private in public, but I'm very protective.

Peter Morgan

Once I start writing about somebody, I become very protective of them.

British Writer

Jason Statham

I'm naturally a protective person to those close to me.

British Actor

Sienna Miller

I sometimes get very protective of the people I play.

Christina Aguilera

I'm very protective of how much I let people see.

American Musician

Often used regarding objects or actions that prevent physical harm.

Physical Safety

It implies guarding against a wide range of potential dangers, not just obvious ones.

Protection Extent

Shows emotional care or concern, often in a family or friendship context.

Emotional Care

Although it means keeping someone safe, it doesn't mean controlling them.

Not Overbearing

Commonly refers to gear or equipment that ensures safety, especially in specific activities.

Safety Equipment

Protective gear might be uncomfortable but is necessary for safety.

Not Always Comfortable

Emphasizes preventing problems before they happen, mainly through barriers or layers.

Prevention Focus

Even with protective measures, total prevention of harm isn't guaranteed.

Not Invincible

 Nudibranchs, which are sea slugs covered in protective slime, can actually steal the jelly's defenses by eating the cnidocytes and transferring them to specialized sacks for later use, as weapons against their own predators. Even humans might benefit from the sting of a jellyfish one day.

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 It turns out that living in the midst of conflict is really bad for our health. High-conflict marriages, for example, without much affection, turn out to be very bad for our health, perhaps worse than getting divorced. And living in the midst of good, warm relationships is protective.

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 for him or build a more protective world around him because I know the challenges that he faces and yet it's important to find that balance of giving a child's enough that they have the assistance they need but not so much so that they don't have to feel that they have to try

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 Cancer cells are masters of adaptation, adjusting their molecular and cellular characteristics to survive under stress. When they're bombarded by radiation or chemotherapy, some cancer cells can effectively switch on protective shields

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 the womb gets rid of its endometrial lining, along with any unfertilized eggs, sick, dying, or dead embryos. That protective process is known as menstruation, leading to the period. This biological trait, bizarre as it may be,

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 protecting the smaller workers inside their massive jaws create an impregnable barricade the soldiers create these protective tunnels whenever they cross open ground

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 If you want a glimpse of Marie Curie's manuscripts, you'll have to sign a waiver and put on protective gear to shield yourself from radiation contamination.

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 in a remote corner of Borneo hidden in a patch of protective jungle there's a

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 with its protective coat neutralized the ants attack the slug underneath

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 Forward-pointing tusks can stab right through protective blubber.