shield
Example Sentences
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If a dog attacks, carriers are trained to use their mail satchel as a shield and deploy dog repellent if necessary.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
A top lieutenant of Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg for more than 20 years, Bosworth’s outspokenness and hard-charging style have made him a magnet for controversy—and, at times, a useful heat shield for his billionaire boss.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Seaport analyst Jay Goldberg sees Nvidia’s extensive investments as part of the company’s strategy to shield itself from growing competition.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
It also deployed its 22 mock satellites, including two that attempted to photograph the spacecraft's heat shield for analysis.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Instantly, every dead legionnaire in the cavern drew his sword and raised his shield.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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