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well-protected

British  

adjective

  1. having suitable defence against attack, harm, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Ukraine is believed to be using its domestically produced FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles for such strikes against well-protected targets such as military production sites.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

They highlight companies that operate as “systems of record” for their clients, with years of proprietary data underpinning daily operations, as also well-protected from AI disruption.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026

When it comes to electricity supply, Kharchenko said that while some power plants are well-protected, the distribution grid remains vulnerable to the attacks.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2025

California has to close the gap for communities that are not well-protected against measles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2024

The most well-protected safe in the world, he reminded himself.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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