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He said the U.S. would deploy a next-generation missile shield—a “Golden Dome” for America—and called on allies to increase cooperation on missile defense technology.

During the attack he tried to shield his girlfriend Mapal Adam and was also shot, but survived by playing dead for hours.

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Parents also have tools, including the ability to configure settings on streaming accounts to try to shield children from inappropriate content.

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The biggest difference-maker will likely be the pacesetters running with Kipyegon to help maintain the frenetic rhythm and shield her from wind.

During that time, her role evolved from one-on-one advocate to legislative reformer, from shielding individual survivors from an aloof and demoralizing system to changing that system itself.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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