shielded
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The ruling means that if the French first couple were to eventually win in the case, Owens' personal assets would be shielded.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
One thing that has already been announced is that pensioners who rely entirely on the state pension will be shielded from paying income tax, which usually kicks in at £12,570.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Legal experts say the industry’s claim to be shielded by federal law is weak.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
Largely absent from Mr. Kolker’s story until the end, they were shielded from the burden of illness by their healthy parents and generous aunts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Her face was half hidden by the arm she was leaning on, her eyes shielded by the fingers of one hand.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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