shield
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Efficient freight rail acts as a foundational shock absorber for national supply chains and a shield protecting the global competitiveness of our exporters.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
In a series of questions, Panish tried to show jurors that the Grossmans had a series of complex trusts, loans and other financial measures designed to shield money from the court.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
For days after the crash, they tried to shield their mother, a heart patient, from the truth.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Prime Minister Robert Abela, 48, called the snap election a year early, saying the government needed a fresh mandate in order to shield the tiny, import-heavy island from geopolitical crises.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
There are other outlines I don’t recognize, like a warrior fighting a beast with a spear, a soldier covering children with a gigantic shield, a princess fighting an army with a sword.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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Warriors Don't Cry (Abridged)
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