shielded
Example Sentences
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“Our populations have been so shielded from the reality of conflict. What is being taught is a passive Gandhi-esque culture of peace,” the Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. lamented.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Bacteria and viruses can hide inside amoebae, where they may be shielded from disinfectants and other treatment methods.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
To be sure, Congress can create new private property or contract rights that cannot be undone later because they are shielded by other parts of the Constitution.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
The argument claims that the insurer’s are shielded from antitrust liability under both California and federal law due to a specific legal doctrine that applies to them involving their status as state-regulated entities.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
I grinned and shielded my eyes from the sun with one hand.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
