shield
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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
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network: it creates a secure private tunnel over public networks, such as the internet, to shield your online activity from prying eyes.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Analysts said the April decision highlighted Beijing’s determination to shield its technology sector from foreign influence and protect critical intellectual property.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
For days after the crash, they tried to shield their mother, a heart patient, from the truth.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Gogolev brandished the cover of the platter like a shield.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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