shielded

Example Sentences

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Otherwise, they’re shielded from the sun under his white baseball cap and his curly hair.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

After a forensic investigation and interviews with six clerks, the 11th Circuit Judicial Council issued a toothless private reprimand: Judge Ross was initially shielded from accountability, her identity shielded from public scrutiny.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

According to the research team, the comet's upper layers likely shielded the methane ice until solar heating penetrated deeper into the icy interior.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

They fear a surge in nationalism that has shielded the government from criticism could give way to discontent if the economy deteriorates further.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Most of the beds were shielded off by curtains.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros