shield against
phrasal verb
shielded against; shielding against; shields against
: a protection from
Exercise and good nutrition are a shield against disease.
Examples of shield against in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
That ensures long-term political credibility and shields against budgetary raids.
—
Josh Green, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
From the 2008 financial crisis to COVID-19 lockdowns, demand for higher education typically comes as a strategic move to shield against economic downturns ahead, such as a recession.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Fortunately for Roddy, his unassailable confidence is a great shield against constant humiliation.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
Analysis Polling has long indicated Britain is becoming less pro-royal, especially among younger generations, but the palace has always had a key shield against the rising tide of republican sentiment—the support of the major political parties.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shield against
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Josh Green, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
From the 2008 financial crisis to COVID-19 lockdowns, demand for higher education typically comes as a strategic move to shield against economic downturns ahead, such as a recession.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Fortunately for Roddy, his unassailable confidence is a great shield against constant humiliation.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
Analysis Polling has long indicated Britain is becoming less pro-royal, especially among younger generations, but the palace has always had a key shield against the rising tide of republican sentiment—the support of the major political parties.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shield against
Cite this Entry
“Shield against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shield%20against. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share