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Nothing escapes Maupassant’s attention: the attitudes intended to shield weak character that expose it instead; the vanity that fools no one; the morality unwittingly displayed by styles of dress.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

A deferred payment obligation doesn’t automatically shield the proceeds from marital claims, and the note itself may be treated as an asset in a divorce.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

The goal here isn’t to shield everyone everywhere from any loss.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

On the way back to the castle, YouTuber King Kenny raised more suspicions about Fry allowing him to grab a shield.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

“Max, get inside,” I say, and rush to get behind Mrs. Bessermann, to shield her from the eyes at the hospital.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

More than a dozen police personnel were deployed at each of the container checkpoints, equipped with protective shields, batons and tear gas shells.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

What are Israel's Iron Dome and other missile shields?

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

The English and Normans share a regalia of chain mail, teardrop-shaped shields and long spears, but the Normans are cavalrymen while the Saxons fight with spears and clubs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

"The cancer cells are really encapsulated within these areas of macrophages and fibroblasts that we think act as shields for these dormant cancer cells," said Maria.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026

They held their great shields above them like a roof, while in their midst they bore two trunks of mighty trees.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

Legal experts say the industry’s claim to be shielded by federal law is weak.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

The few provisions that shielded economic actors from ruin in the 19th century—bankruptcy protections, limited-liability laws—didn’t deter risk-taking but encouraged it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

Its heads are usually shielded from sunlight by the leaves, but in this year more light is reaching them and turning them yellow.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

The catering truck, which typically loads in-flight meals, parked on the right side of Air Force One, partially shielded from media cameras.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

Tía Mimi's hedge of bright red ginger shielded us somewhat from the sight of the eyesore palace and of the dictator strolling of a Sunday afternoon with his three-year-old grandson in a minuscule general's uniform.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez

But leadership means shielding your team from unnecessary noise while fostering candor, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said in the latest episode of WSJ Leadership Institute Presents: Leaders, as seen in the video above.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Underground lava tubes could provide more stable temperatures and natural shielding from these dangers.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

The shielding effect wasn’t as pronounced in September, but regardless, Emanuel expects it will again help during future selloffs.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

"Most are not investing in the future, but consolidating their past, often expecting policy to continue shielding them from global competition."

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

“We’ll come back later,” I hear Jade promise as she and Gloria run to their house, shielding their hair from the raindrops with their hands.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan