shield
Example Sentences
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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
Edison is keeping crucial documents of the cause of last year’s deadly Eaton fire secret, a legal strategy it has used to shield what happened in at least seven other fires.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
For days after the crash, they tried to shield their mother, a heart patient, from the truth.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Analysts said the April decision highlighted Beijing’s determination to shield its technology sector from foreign influence and protect critical intellectual property.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
She hugged the clipboard to her chest like it was a shield.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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Warriors Don't Cry (Abridged)
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