shields
Example Sentences
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This tightly packed network of blood vessels normally shields the brain from harmful substances circulating in the bloodstream.
From Science Daily
China and Russia have acted as North Korea’s economic lifelines and diplomatic shields.
Colonic mucin keeps stool moist, allows it to pass more easily, and shields the intestinal lining from bacteria.
From Science Daily
That sparked a run of 14 successive world title fights and Shields is yet to lose in 17 contests as a professional.
From BBC
After experimenting with mixed martial arts twice - winning two and losing one - Shields has made clear her intention to stick to pugilism for the rest of her career.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
