shields

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At one point on Monday night, he said he had seen up to 10 police officers with riot shields.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The researchers then applied the technique to image the human blood-brain barrier, a dense layer of cells that shields the brain from harmful substances but also blocks many drugs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that neither federal law nor the Constitution shields military contractors if their mistakes or negligence result in solders being injured in a combat zone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Dozens of riot police with helmets and shields lined the streets as the protesters made their way through central Caracas.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Dukes and earls had rich rugs spread on the grass before their tents, with their shields hung up on display.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin