shielded

Example Sentences

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To be sure, Congress can create new private property or contract rights that cannot be undone later because they are shielded by other parts of the Constitution.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

The insurers had alleged that they were shielded from antitrust liability under both California and federal law due to a certain legal doctrine.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Beijing has been relatively shielded from the effects of the conflict thanks to its oil reserves and diverse energy sources.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Airlines are usually reluctant to cancel flights as it can cost them valuable take-off and landing slots in airports, but under new contingency plans in the UK they would be shielded from this.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The whisper was barely audible; her lips were an inch from his ear, her head bent so low that her long hair shielded his face from the onlookers.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling