shielded

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After a forensic investigation and interviews with six clerks, the 11th Circuit Judicial Council issued a toothless private reprimand: Judge Ross was initially shielded from accountability, her identity shielded from public scrutiny.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

The study found that large areas of shallow Arctic waters, once shielded by sea ice, are now being exposed to much more sunlight.

From Science Daily • May 28, 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

The company was in fact a screen that shielded the real source of the money: the king of France.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen