shielded
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"The MMC detected in the Bright Angel mudstones is either resistant to degradation and/or has been sufficiently shielded by other minerals, such as clays, or iron-rich Martian soil."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026
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
Unlike her opponent, Roy grew up comfortably in Monrovia, largely shielded from the sacrifices her family made to afford her an elite education.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
The Belle-rose petals bloom so big we're now inside a pavilion of flowers, shielded from the solarium's glass walls.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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