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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The books in the library are precious and fragile commodities, and the fight scene includes the two characters slamming their heads into the shelves and even using a book as a shield against a knife swipe.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 May 2025
Crisis management preparedness shields against public backlash.
—Darius Fisher, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Having this frame of mind can be a shield against the constant panic in the news.
—Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Mulch is a simple solution that not only acts as a protective shield against excessive heat but also nourishes the soil.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 May 2025
Crisis management preparedness shields against public backlash.
—Darius Fisher, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Having this frame of mind can be a shield against the constant panic in the news.
—Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Mulch is a simple solution that not only acts as a protective shield against excessive heat but also nourishes the soil.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 25 Apr. 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 21 May. 2025.
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