shield
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One of the last outsiders to make authorised visits to India's only "uncontacted" tribe says it may be time to reconnect with the isolated people -- in order to shield them from an encroaching world.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Police form a protective shield in the during the protests in the zócalo.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
This week, it announced a partnership with Deutsche Telekom to develop a drone defense shield, stepping up efforts to protect critical infrastructure in Germany from potential acts of sabotage.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
By the way, we should give a shout-out to the law professors who devised and promoted shield laws—David Cohen, Rachel Rebouché, and Greer Donley.
From Slate • May 15, 2026
Though he had carried himself with a certain chill and proud bearing, his demeanor had been a shield to hide the profound sadness I had only caught a glimpse of that first night.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing shield
Beowulf vocabulary
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Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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Warriors Don't Cry (Abridged)
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