shielded
Example Sentences
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Daytime and late-night talk shows have long operated under a “bona fide news program” exemption that shielded them from the equal time rule.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 11, 2026
When U.S. regulators in 1975 abolished fixed trading commissions—blowing up a decades-old system that had shielded stockbrokers from competition—Schwab started one of the first discount brokerages.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 9, 2026
Some napped on a beach with their faces shielded from the sun by plastic bags or T-shirts, while others rested with backpacks tucked beneath their heads.
From Barron's β Aug. 6, 2026
I believe that has shielded me from abuse compared with many other female creators.
From BBC β Aug. 4, 2026
Mom had her back to me when I walked into the kitchen and shielded my eyes from the sunlight streaming through the window above the sink.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
