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  • present tense form of shield (3rd person singular).
  • plural of shield.
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shields





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Reyez also has fans set up in his truck, and UPS says the exhaust-heat shields it has added to trucks lower cabin-floor temperatures by as much as 17 degrees.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

Families have faced challenges holding tech companies accountable for safety issues because a U.S. law shields platforms from being held liable for content posted by its users.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

Together, these cases established a consistent rule: Federal authority shields private actors from state accountability only when federal involvement is real, specific, and congressionally authorized.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

TV footage showed police commandos in fatigues entering the Senate building in Manila early on Wednesday evening, with anti-riot policemen with shields and helmets surrounding the perimeter.

From BBC May 13, 2026

These items are power-ups—temporary bursts of super speed, wings to help you fly for short periods, shields of defense that can stop an enemy attack, and so on.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu



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