shielded
Example Sentences
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It also raises questions about the extent to which workers are shielded from potential cuts while on legally protected leave.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
While the U.S. is the world’s largest crude-oil producer, it won’t necessarily be shielded from higher oil prices globally.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
He managed to survive in the shielded void, a life-saving scenario that occasionally unfolds as multistory structures tumble pancake-style, support beams buckle and slabs of concrete crash down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
"Those refunds essentially absorbed the shock and shielded what probably would have been a very painful hit to the broader economy."
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
With a drowsy forearm she shielded her eyes from the light and listened.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
