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  • present tense form of shield (3rd person singular).
  • plural of shield.
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shields





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Ultimately, the tracks would be complemented with multiple sound walls and shields, the latter clear structures designed to block coaster rumbles and audience screams.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Reyez also has fans set up in his truck, and UPS says the exhaust-heat shields it has added to trucks lower cabin-floor temperatures by as much as 17 degrees.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

Together, these cases established a consistent rule: Federal authority shields private actors from state accountability only when federal involvement is real, specific, and congressionally authorized.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

Andrea says special needs teachers are now using PPE such as bite-proof gloves, shin guards and face shields which they would only need occasionally in the past.

From BBC May 18, 2026

She tapped our plastic face shields, tugged at our coats, inspected our gloves.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam



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