shields
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"The cancer cells are really encapsulated within these areas of macrophages and fibroblasts that we think act as shields for these dormant cancer cells," said Maria.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 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
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
