shield
Example Sentences
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Morales compares the work of environmental defenders to a "shield."
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
In the foreground of the painting was a car encampment with a tattered floral sheet woven through the windows, cloth tarps and couch cushions creating a shield against the elements.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
In one blog post, the organization denies the law is “a shield for Big Tech” and is, in fact, “essential to protecting individuals’ ability to speak, organize and create online.”
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
Most of BlackRock’s revenue still comes from managing public stocks and bonds, which has helped shield it from the steeper losses that have buffeted pure-play private asset managers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Penelope slouched down in her seat, held up her program to shield her face, and hoped the show would begin soon.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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