shield against
verb
shielded against; shielding against; shields against
: a protection from
Exercise and good nutrition are a shield against disease.
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The revocable trust is a fundamental flaw, providing no shield against creditors.
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Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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The Great Basin in Nevada turned out to offer a natural shield against pesky interference.
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Powell, now a symbol of Fed autonomy, staying on has been seen by many analysts as a further shield against political intervention.
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Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
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Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Sun Bum Sunscreen Lotion not only shields against UVA and UVB rays but also moisturizes at the same time.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The Great Basin in Nevada turned out to offer a natural shield against pesky interference.
—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
Powell, now a symbol of Fed autonomy, staying on has been seen by many analysts as a further shield against political intervention.
—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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“Shield against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shield%20against. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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