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
"We're already rolling out protective body armour and by trialling Tasers we're making sure staff have the tools they need to keep themselves safe."
From BBC • Jul. 27, 2025
The MoJ said protective body armour is used in segregation units and specialist areas for situations that are deemed as high risk.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025
An internal review into protective body armour will be also carried out, she said.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2025
While arrows were flying thick, as they do fly in the Iliad, men would not reject body-covering shields for small bucklers while they were still wholly destitute of body armour.
From Homer and His Age by Lang, Andrew
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