protective umbrella

Example Sentences

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But each additional battery allows Ukraine to put more cities and key facilities, including military bases and power stations, under the system's protective umbrella.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

Commanders say long-range artillery in particular serves two important purposes: First, it acts as a protective umbrella to cover infantry, allowing them to hold territory and prepare for offensive operations.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

Ultimately, with Japan nearly surrounded by threats, its effort to become more self-sufficient is intended not to distance it from the United States’ protective umbrella, but to ensure that Tokyo’s bond with Washington remains strong.

From New York Times • Nov. 14, 2022

That’s why it’s equipped with a sunshield that will always be facing the Sun, a protective umbrella that will reflect the star’s heat and keep the telescope extra frigid.

From The Verge • Jan. 24, 2022

In a warning to what the authorities call the "protective umbrella" of official collusion, the ministry said officials would be "seriously investigated, and crimes will be resolutely investigated in accordance with the law".

From Reuters • Feb. 18, 2014