shielded

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According to the research team, the comet's upper layers likely shielded the methane ice until solar heating penetrated deeper into the icy interior.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 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

They fear a surge in nationalism that has shielded the government from criticism could give way to discontent if the economy deteriorates further.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The argument claims that the insurer’s are shielded from antitrust liability under both California and federal law due to a specific legal doctrine that applies to them involving their status as state-regulated entities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Shifa shielded her eyes and looked at the horizon.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook