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Cotton wool
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the softest and fluffiest form of silky fibers extracted from the raw cotton plant; often used for cleaning the skin and bathing wounds
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Helicopter parents tend to wrap up their children in cotton wool, limiting their exposure to risks and challenges.
Some managers tend to wrap up their team members in cotton wool by micromanaging every aspect, inhibiting creativity and initiative.
She tends to wrap up her best friend in cotton wool, always offering assistance even in situations where some independence would be beneficial.
The company's strict policies seemed to wrap employees up in cotton wool, limiting their ability to make decisions and take calculated risks.
Lily's parents wrapped her up in cotton wool, ensuring she was safe from any potential danger.