shields

Example Sentences

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Symbols like Lady Liberty, eagles and shields appear in lieu of kings and queens favored on British coinage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Andrea says special needs teachers are now using PPE such as bite-proof gloves, shin guards and face shields which they would only need occasionally in the past.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The researchers then applied the technique to image the human blood-brain barrier, a dense layer of cells that shields the brain from harmful substances but also blocks many drugs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that neither federal law nor the Constitution shields military contractors if their mistakes or negligence result in solders being injured in a combat zone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Sasha, Malia, and I watched him from the wings as he said his words, surrounded by those glass shields and by our city and by the comfort of more than sixty-nine million votes.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama