shield
Example Sentences
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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
Analysts say the safeguards floated to shield European manufacturers from state-subsidized goods could effectively serve as a sweeping new trade-defense mechanism against China, though the proposal is still under debate among EU member states.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
If a dog attacks, carriers are trained to use their mail satchel as a shield and deploy dog repellent if necessary.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
She had to shield her eyes from the harsh gleam of sun along the spire’s golden edge.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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