shielding

Example Sentences

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A VPN encrypts all the data sent to and from users’ phones, shielding them from hackers who might be trying to steal it.

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

Nearby, a group of men sat cross-legged on the ground in a circle, shielding their eyes from errant flakes as one of them hammered chunks off a large clump of gum.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

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

Peter emerged from the folds of thick wool, where Shawn had been shielding him from the cold, and reached out for Emily.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover