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[sheeld] / ʃild /




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Their return journey will test an upgraded heat shield during the capsule's fiery re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Efficient freight rail acts as a foundational shock absorber for national supply chains and a shield protecting the global competitiveness of our exporters.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In a series of questions, Panish tried to show jurors that the Grossmans had a series of complex trusts, loans and other financial measures designed to shield money from the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Since the Cold War, other countries that maintained their holdings of dollars and U.S. securities in no small part for security reasons, reflecting an implicit quid pro quo for America’s defense shield.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

My arms wanted to hug somebody instead of holding my backpack to my chest like a shield.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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