shield

Example Sentences

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What remains is re-entry into Earth's atmosphere - the moment that caused so much anxiety after Artemis I, when unexpected heat shield damage triggered an investigation that delayed this mission by more than a year.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

If she tries to shield her party from accountability, she’ll destroy her credibility with the electorate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

In this scenario, Starship would act as a protective shield and slow the spacecraft down as it enters the planet's atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“But the First Amendment stands as a shield against any effort to enforce orthodoxy in thought or speech in this country.”

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

The lead acted as a shield, blocking almost all of the X-rays from reaching your body.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland