shielded

Example Sentences

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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

Beijing has been relatively shielded from the effects of the conflict thanks to its oil reserves and diverse energy sources.

From Barron's • May 12, 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

In the short term, millions of UK householders' domestic gas and electricity bills are shielded from any impact on wholesale costs paid by suppliers.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The younger of the pair, a teen whose lambskin hat shielded eyes as dark and riveting as jet, was clearly the more talented swordsman.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros