shields
Example Sentences
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This tightly packed network of blood vessels normally shields the brain from harmful substances circulating in the bloodstream.
From Science Daily
China and Russia have acted as North Korea’s economic lifelines and diplomatic shields.
Colonic mucin keeps stool moist, allows it to pass more easily, and shields the intestinal lining from bacteria.
From Science Daily
Six months before the 2012 Olympics, American Claressa Shields took her first step on the path to greatness.
From BBC
Aged only 16, Shields beat national champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn, who was eight years her senior, at the US Olympic trials.
From BBC
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