body armour
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He appeared by video link from HMP Belmarsh flanked by five prison officers dressed in riot masks and protective body armour.
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025
Justice Secretary David Lammy has announced 10,000 more prison officers will be given body armour in a bid to improve safety in jails after several high-profile attacks.
From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025
The image of the princess walking through a minefield, in a visor and body armour, had brought worldwide attention to the danger caused by mines left behind after wars had ended.
From BBC • Jul. 16, 2025
"It will only offer protection for people on websites they control - it's like having body armour that stops working when you leave your house," he added.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025
Give him another steel cap, and full body armour.
From Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower by Peacock, Ralph
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