shield against
phrasal verb
shielded against; shielding against; shields against
: a protection from
Exercise and good nutrition are a shield against disease.
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Their ascent to power has coincided with the First Amendment being wielded as a shield against foreign regulations on digital platforms.
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Camille Grenier, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
Designating the sites as protected doesn't shield against development across the board, but landowners with federal licenses or permits to carry out projects in the area would need to coordinate with the wildlife service to reduce the risks of damage.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2025
Think of it as a shield against peeling, breakage, and daily wear and tear.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 5 Mar. 2025
Key Takeaways Eating two or more servings of yogurt per week may help shield against proximal colorectal cancer, a particularly aggressive type.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Camille Grenier, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
Designating the sites as protected doesn't shield against development across the board, but landowners with federal licenses or permits to carry out projects in the area would need to coordinate with the wildlife service to reduce the risks of damage.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2025
Think of it as a shield against peeling, breakage, and daily wear and tear.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 5 Mar. 2025
Key Takeaways Eating two or more servings of yogurt per week may help shield against proximal colorectal cancer, a particularly aggressive type.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shield against
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“Shield against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shield%20against. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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