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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Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 July 2025
Its signature keratin blend strengthens just enough, while guajava fruit extract and antioxidants shield against UV damage and fading.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 19 May 2025
Premium Editors' Pick The president is seeking to develop an impenetrable shield against missiles.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Brazilian jicama smooths the cuticle, leaves a glass-like finish, and the brand’s signature complex shields against environmental damage.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
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“Shield against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shield%20against. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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