shielding

Example Sentences

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A combined company would be in a good position to accommodate that surge in demand and it could be effective in shielding customers from the spike, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

He added that shielding consumers now could worsen shortages later, slow the energy transition and put further pressure on government finances.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

By shielding these industries from the creative destruction of global competition, Washington has inadvertently ensured that their members rank among the most vulnerable companies in the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Houston is turning the Texans' NFL stadium into a natural-grass pitch, shielding its streets from punishing heat and preparing its transit police force to respond in 50 languages during the World Cup.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Nuclear plant workers know that if they need to enter an area where they may be exposed to radiation, there are three factors that can reduce their exposure: time, distance, and shielding.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland