shields
Example Sentences
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Even back in 13th century Imperial China, the lengthy talons grown by nobility and the delicately carved brass nail shields which usually guarded them were a symbol of a life unmarred by manual labour.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
"The cancer cells are really encapsulated within these areas of macrophages and fibroblasts that we think act as shields for these dormant cancer cells," said Maria.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026
It has a liberal side—secure property rights, courts that constrain the state—that shields entrepreneurs from arbitrary state power, ranging from selective prosecution to outright expropriation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 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
Now he distinguished outlines of shields hanging from the walls and piles of swords and spears.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
