shields
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The telescope is already enclosed inside Falcon Heavy's protective fairing, the shell that surrounds a spacecraft during launch and shields it from aerodynamic forces and the atmosphere.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
It shields these organizations from lawsuits when they enforce rules involving athlete compensation, revenue sharing, eligibility, recruiting and transfers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Ultimately, the tracks would be complemented with multiple sound walls and shields, the latter clear structures designed to block coaster rumbles and audience screams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Together, these cases established a consistent rule: Federal authority shields private actors from state accountability only when federal involvement is real, specific, and congressionally authorized.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
Elizabeth hangs her head so her brown hair shields her face.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
