shield

Example Sentences

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He also said the regime was “rapidly and dramatically” building a conventional weapons program, which was intended to shield the nuclear program.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the short-term, millions of UK householders' domestic gas and electricity bills are shielded from any impact on wholesale costs paid by suppliers.

From BBC

However, the U.S.’s plentiful domestic energy resources mean its economy should be relatively shielded from a spike in oil prices caused by disruption in the Middle East.

From Barron's

While the U.S. is relatively shielded from a rise in energy prices, the effects will initially be felt across emerging markets and Europe.

From Barron's

But technically, it’s also supposed to help shield the company from legal jeopardy.

From MarketWatch