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shield

[sheeld] / ʃild /




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This protective barrier helps shield the brain from potentially harmful substances circulating in the bloodstream.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

Despite Friday's victory ensuring the shield was theirs, the really hard work was done in last week's crucial win over title rivals Leeds Rhinos at Headingley, where they leapfrogged their rivals to go top.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

But creditors contend the bankruptcy structure is designed to shield EchoStar from liability and favor it as a “stalking horse” bidder for Dish’s remaining assets.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

My oldest, who is 14, ducks behind our raised garden beds, where orange marigolds and sprawling tomato branches shield her from his view.

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

Ivan screamed with her as he recoiled back, arms up to shield himself.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

The updated filing doubles proposed residential bill credits to four years and shields retail customers from certain data center grid costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

“I don’t think it shields the government from liability in total,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

Enamel is the hard outer covering that shields teeth from pressure, temperature changes, acids, and everyday wear.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

Together, these cases established a consistent rule: Federal authority shields private actors from state accountability only when federal involvement is real, specific, and congressionally authorized.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

They picked up two shields to complete their disguise and then went on.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

Daytime and late-night talk shows have long operated under a “bona fide news program” exemption that shielded them from the equal time rule.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Many governments around the world have shielded households from rising energy prices with subsidies and handouts, supporting consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Some napped on a beach with their faces shielded from the sun by plastic bags or T-shirts, while others rested with backpacks tucked beneath their heads.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

I believe that has shielded me from abuse compared with many other female creators.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

They shielded their faces as the wind howled.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

The companies said Monday that the updated filing doubles proposed residential bill credits to four years while shielding retail customers from grid costs tied to Northern Virginia’s rapidly expanding artificial intelligence data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

The plastic table she has set up to try to sell a few last items brought from home, and the umbrella shielding her from the relentless sun, were bought with donations.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

The Los Angeles Police Department is shielding the identity of the officer who shot and killed a golden Saint Berdoodle last month in Canoga Park, citing threats to the officer’s life.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

In some clips, women wrap their husbands in angel wings, symbolically shielding them from harm.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

“You see my difficulty, Madame. In this matter of the handkerchief, even, am I to believe you? Or are you shielding your friend’s daughter?”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie




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