shields

Example Sentences

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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

Dozens of riot police with helmets and shields lined the streets as the protesters made their way through central Caracas.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

For years, efforts to hold social-media companies accountable ran into Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which shields platforms from liability for content posted by users.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

However, while wooden or leather shields were more common in those times, rare bronze ones were used not only for defence but also symbolised the status of the warriors they belonged to.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

My ship was fast, and my shields were top-of-the-line, so they managed to hold up long enough for me to reach orbit.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline