shield
Example Sentences
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In one blog post, the organization denies the law is “a shield for Big Tech” and is, in fact, “essential to protecting individuals’ ability to speak, organize and create online.”
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
But owning them isn’t necessarily going to shield your portfolio from that volatility—they’re likely to fall as quickly as oil prices do.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
A redesigned heat shield, aimed at addressing the root cause of the unexpected damage during Artemis I, is already built.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
He describes it as "a suit of armor," designed to shield the reactive center from water and other nearby molecules.
From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026
I shield my face from Theo’s and Kareem’s sunflower seeds as I dart down the bleachers and back around to the suitcases.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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Warriors Don't Cry (Abridged)
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