shielded

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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

The insurers had alleged that they were shielded from antitrust liability under both California and federal law due to a certain legal doctrine.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

The key distinction is that Zcash gives users the option to use shielded addresses, which use encryption to hide sensitive data, such as the sender, receiver and transaction amount.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

This was one time he was glad to be shielded.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer