shield
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That boost has helped shield Korea from external shocks but is also carving out a “K-shaped” pattern of growth, in which technology industries are booming while nontech sectors are stalling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Wary and watchful, Pete wants to reconnect with his son, but he has carried his own grief and fury for so long that they have become more shield than catalyst.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
A shield commemorating Sir David was installed in 2023 a couple of seats away from where he used to sit in the chamber.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Social media companies have evaded certain types of lawsuits in the United States due to free speech protections that shield them from liability.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
“That is very unfortunate,” Flooffee-Fyr said, holding up a paw to shield his eyes from the spectacle.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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Enamel is the hard outer covering that shields teeth from pressure, temperature changes, acids, and everyday wear.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 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
Symbols like Lady Liberty, eagles and shields appear in lieu of kings and queens favored on British coinage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
Mrs. Pearl shields her eyes and looks our way.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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Many governments around the world have shielded households from rising energy prices with subsidies and handouts, supporting consumption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The catering truck, which typically loads in-flight meals, parked on the right side of Air Force One, partially shielded from media cameras.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Some napped on a beach with their faces shielded from the sun by plastic bags or T-shirts, while others rested with backpacks tucked beneath their heads.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
It would dramatically raise the amount of home value that’s shielded from property taxes, going from the current $25,000 to $150,000 next year.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Iron grillwork shielded the windows, and posters and advertisements were plastered on the brick near the door.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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The plastic table she has set up to try to sell a few last items brought from home, and the umbrella shielding her from the relentless sun, were bought with donations.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Maduro's attorney Barry Pollack signalled that he will argue at trial that his client was protected by sovereign immunity, a legal principle shielding heads of state from prosecution.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The Los Angeles Police Department is shielding the identity of the officer who shot and killed a golden Saint Berdoodle last month in Canoga Park, citing threats to the officer’s life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
He needs to get state regulators, lawmakers and utilities aligned to determine rate structures to balance the costs of powering new data centers while shielding residential customers from having to pay for the new capacity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
He’s frozen in place with his hand shielding his eyes.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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