shield
Example Sentences
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But the agreement preserved Lively’s ability to seek attorneys fees and damages under California Civil Code Section 47.1, a relatively new statute designed to shield sexual harassment and assault accusers from retaliatory defamation claims.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Nevertheless, Head fully commits to his character’s self-loathing, which he endures to shield his daughter from the nastiness of their dystopian surroundings.
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026
Testing of Orion's heat shield also continues, with individual heat shield blocks undergoing ultrasonic inspections before installation.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
The mission tested Orion's life-support and communication systems and gave engineers their first detailed look at how the heat shield performs on a lunar return.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
He held her tightly against his chest, like a shield.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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Warriors Don't Cry (Abridged)
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