shield
Example Sentences
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What had been a public trust became an internal conversation among bureaucrats, largely shielded from public scrutiny.
Among the files that were released, extensive redactions were expected to shield victims, as well as references to individuals and entities that could be the subject of ongoing investigations or matters of national security.
From Los Angeles Times
Of the dozens of settlements reviewed by The Times, two specifically noted that the accuser wanted confidentiality to shield their identity.
From Los Angeles Times
"He's got his groin guard on and his gum shield," Joshua says.
From BBC
They applied pressure to wounds, offered comfort, shielded strangers with their own bodies and risked their lives to stop the shooters.
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