- present participle of shield.
shielding
Example Sentences
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Mayor Karen Bass’ press relations office communicates through WhatsApp messages that auto-delete every 24 hours, potentially shielding the messages from public records requests, according to three sources familiar with the office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
All your traffic is routed through a remote server, masking your IP address and shielding your online activity from prying eyes.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
Beyond storing carbon, mangroves play a critical role in shielding shorelines from storms, supporting wildlife, and helping sustain coastal communities.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026
European Commission officials held talks on Friday to discuss ramping up the bloc’s trade defenses, a move aimed at shielding critical industries from Chinese rivals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
And now here I am on this train, wiping Carmine’s bottom while Mrs. Scatcherd hovers above us, shielding me with a blanket to hide the procedure from Mr. Curran, issuing instructions I don’t need.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
