shielded

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Rising iPhone prices could test that projection, although Apple is partly shielded by the fact its relatively wealthy customers are less sensitive to price changes.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

The reserve bank presidents are central to that independence: they help set interest rates and their appointments are deliberately shielded from the political process that governs the rest of Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Therefore, delaying benefits until 70 means that the larger benefit amount may be shielded from state taxation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

Otherwise, they’re shielded from the sun under his white baseball cap and his curly hair.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Mr. Shareef shielded his face and hobbled alongside the house toward the storm shelter.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown