shielding

Example Sentences

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Shielding vulnerable patients resulted in many people become lonely and socially-isolated – highlighting the need for better planning to avoid some of these adverse effects in a future pandemic.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Shielding the quarterback long enough to give them time to throw will be the big challenge.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

Shielding Indian companies from foreign competition is at odds with preparing them for it.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024

Shielding his face, Peter Neff grabbed the dangling cargo load and guided it to the Antarctic ice.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 18, 2024

Shielding his face from the burning heat, Cole snatched up the at.oow, and with one swift motion, flung it toward the fire.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen