shields
Example Sentences
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This protectionism instead shields U.S. ship-builders from competition while raising transportation costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Enamel is the hard outer covering that shields teeth from pressure, temperature changes, acids, and everyday wear.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Families have faced challenges holding tech companies accountable for safety issues because a U.S. law shields platforms from being held liable for content posted by its users.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 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
When the colonial armies invaded, the Zulu charged into battle with nothing but spears and shields against men with guns.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
