shielded
Example Sentences
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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
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 ● Sep. 11, 2026
Its heads are usually shielded from sunlight by the leaves, but in this year more light is reaching them and turning them yellow.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
The catering truck, which typically loads in-flight meals, parked on the right side of Air Force One, partially shielded from media cameras.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
He swung his arms back like he was batting, then shielded his eyes.
From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson
