shield
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Efficient freight rail acts as a foundational shock absorber for national supply chains and a shield protecting the global competitiveness of our exporters.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
With no time to grab his bear spray, Crago said he threw up his right arm to try to shield himself instead.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
And it is working with defense contractor RTX on the U.S.’s Golden Dome, a space-based missile-defense shield.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
For days after the crash, they tried to shield their mother, a heart patient, from the truth.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
He bursts through the door, holding a cross made of forks, spoons, and rubber bands like a shield.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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