shield
Example Sentences
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Wayne's body was acting as a human shield for his eldest daughter, but his mind was elsewhere: with his missing daughter Gigi.
From BBC
What it couldn’t shield her from was the worldview that traveled with her family—a worldview that read her independence not as maturity but as defiance.
How often have we heard the leaders speak of "removing the pressure" from Test cricket, hoisting an umbrella over their men to shield from the reality and expectation of international sport.
From BBC
For at least one Spurs supporter, external, the knitwear was most useful for shielding their eyes from another dismal display by their team.
From BBC
“This was the most petrifying part, not being able to be there to shield your kids and know if they were safe,” he said.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
