shielded

Example Sentences

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Bacteria and viruses can hide inside amoebae, where they may be shielded from disinfectants and other treatment methods.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

To be sure, Congress can create new private property or contract rights that cannot be undone later because they are shielded by other parts of the Constitution.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

The insurers had alleged that they were shielded from antitrust liability under both California and federal law due to a certain legal doctrine.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Mr. Pielke writes that “so-called settled science that is built on flawed data and shielded from correction fails both policymakers and the public.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Sneak around shielded, reclaim some fairy weaponry, then cause havoc until Fowl was forced to release her.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer