as in shields
means or method of defending
a strong and free press is our best buckler against tyranny
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Noun
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Conner’s constantly able to get open shots because of the pressure Van Lith and Prince put on defenses.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025 -
And defenses are wisely turning Bam Adebayo into a facilitator.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Other protections than dust control are usually put in place by cities, Ziolkowski said, but these protections don’t exist in Boise or on a state level in Idaho.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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We were given the address of a hotel and told we would be reimbursed for it, as well as transportation and meals, according to European air passenger protections.—
Seth Kugel,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Bucklers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bucklers. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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