shield

Example Sentences

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In this scenario, Starship would act as a protective shield and slow the spacecraft down as it enters the planet's atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“But the First Amendment stands as a shield against any effort to enforce orthodoxy in thought or speech in this country.”

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Dr Matthew Knight, senior curator of prehistory at NMS, said it was unclear why the shield was buried in this way, but its unique design indicated it belonged to someone of "high status".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The department’s proposed rules aim to shield plans from liability if they carefully consider a private manager’s performance, fees, liquidity, and valuation practices.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

He brings a fantastical monster to life on the shield.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day