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Recent Examples of shielded
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
The pipe welding certificate program will focus on gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding and shielded metal arc welding, according to the ECC website.
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Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
The team believes that the technology could become highly valuable in reactor research, post-irradiation examinations, and nuclear forensics investigations that involve shielded and hazardous materials.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
The ship itself is packed with detail from turrets through to tiny shielded hangars.
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Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
As is customary, terms of the settlement were not revealed and will likely remain shielded by non-disclosure and non-disparagement language.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
In a joint statement, survivors of Epstein have called the files incomplete and said that while the release is being framed as transparent, some of the documents reveal survivors’ names and identifying details, while alleged abusers and enablers remain shielded from public scrutiny.
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Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
There was some cowering in seats, some shielded eyes and a general atmosphere of dread.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
Reports about an assault surfaced on social media Wednesday, but exact details on the incident remain shielded as police investigate.
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Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Critics say that the Jones Act harms the shipbuilding industry itself, in that American shipyards are shielded from international competition via its enactment, thus further inflating construction costs.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
While discovery is shielded from public view, subpoenaed information can be shared, which is how the I-Team obtained the statements.
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Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The announcement came the same day the Supreme Court shielded the maker of the herbicide Roundup from most cancer-warning lawsuits.
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Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Tourists still lined up outside the iconic museum, as visitors shielded themselves with parasols and umbrellas.
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Kelly McGreal , Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Unlike some other luggage tags, this option only displays your name, keeping the rest of your information shielded from curious onlookers and potential thieves.
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Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Moreover, the matter would have to be shielded from the noise of other forms of radiation.
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Simon Frantz,
Quanta Magazine,
24 June 2026
On May 14, the day before he was legally required to comply with the OOR’s decision, Sayers obtained a temporary court injunction that shielded the autopsy report from release.
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Jonah Walters,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Adjective
The titular hero was born on the doomed alien world of Krypton, and grew up in a shielded city that managed to survive the planet’s initial destruction.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
The pipe welding certificate program will focus on gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding and shielded metal arc welding, according to the ECC website.
—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
The team believes that the technology could become highly valuable in reactor research, post-irradiation examinations, and nuclear forensics investigations that involve shielded and hazardous materials.
—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
The ship itself is packed with detail from turrets through to tiny shielded hangars.
—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
As is customary, terms of the settlement were not revealed and will likely remain shielded by non-disclosure and non-disparagement language.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
In a joint statement, survivors of Epstein have called the files incomplete and said that while the release is being framed as transparent, some of the documents reveal survivors’ names and identifying details, while alleged abusers and enablers remain shielded from public scrutiny.
—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
There was some cowering in seats, some shielded eyes and a general atmosphere of dread.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
Reports about an assault surfaced on social media Wednesday, but exact details on the incident remain shielded as police investigate.
—
Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Instead of a captivating burst of fireworks, the Golden Gate Bridge glowed with hues of greens, yellows, reds and more as the fog shielded the display.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Critics say that the Jones Act harms the shipbuilding industry itself, in that American shipyards are shielded from international competition via its enactment, thus further inflating construction costs.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
While discovery is shielded from public view, subpoenaed information can be shared, which is how the I-Team obtained the statements.
—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The announcement came the same day the Supreme Court shielded the maker of the herbicide Roundup from most cancer-warning lawsuits.
—
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Tourists still lined up outside the iconic museum, as visitors shielded themselves with parasols and umbrellas.
—
Kelly McGreal , Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Unlike some other luggage tags, this option only displays your name, keeping the rest of your information shielded from curious onlookers and potential thieves.
—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Moreover, the matter would have to be shielded from the noise of other forms of radiation.
—
Simon Frantz,
Quanta Magazine,
24 June 2026
On May 14, the day before he was legally required to comply with the OOR’s decision, Sayers obtained a temporary court injunction that shielded the autopsy report from release.
—
Jonah Walters,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shielded
Adjective
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For example, Paris has an aesthetic aversion to window units and rooftop HVAC systems, which helps explain why installing air-conditioning typically requires special permission from authorities, especially in protected or historic areas.
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Most of them encrypted files in non-protected folders, anywhere from a handful to 24,000.
Verb
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Miki Sudo defended her title as well in the women’s division.
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From the get-go, Les Bleus – including, at one point, the entire squad except for goalkeeper Mike Maignan – were in the Paraguay half, searching for an opener as La Albirroja defended valiantly.
Verb
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When choosing a warranty, review the contract, check what is covered, and understand the claims process.
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Travel insurance experts say travelers' biggest mistake this summer is too much confidence—like assuming that any disruption is automatically covered by their policy.
Adjective
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The twins also appeared on TV series like The Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley and Two of a Kind, and secured lucrative brand deals.
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Wissa added to his tally for Congo, who completed a 3-1 comeback against Uzbekistan and secured passage to the knockout rounds as one of the best third-place teams.
Verb
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Ever since they've been excited about the day, but understandably guarded.
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For most of my career, the loyalty industry treated data as an asset to be guarded and exported to specialists.
Verb
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Regarding Jersey Mike's, the complaint says the chain should have safeguarded the sandwich in a sanitary and tamper-resistant manner.
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The report concluded that civilian infrastructure, civilian areas, and cultural heritage sites must be safeguarded.
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“Shielded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shielded. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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