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

In response, your body produces melanin (the pigment that gives skin—and hair—its particular color) as a shield against the DNA-damaging effects of those UV rays. —Jessica Chia, SELF, 9 Apr. 2024

Such support can offer professional and creative sustenance as well as elevate the public profiles of cultural figures as a potential shield against persecution. —Suzanne Nossel, Foreign Affairs, 29 Feb. 2024

More than most, Whack knows that imagination is our most powerful shield against the cruelty of existence. —Chris Richards, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024

In some ways, clothing in this novel is my main character’s shield against the world, and also against her own pain. —Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024

Moreover, righteous anger often masks deeper insecurities or fears, serving as a shield against vulnerability. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024

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, 12 Jan. 2024

This was a mass pro-democracy movement, which got its name from the use of umbrellas as shields against tear gas and water cannons. —Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 18 Sep. 2023

Unlike employees in the public sector, such workers are not shielded against discipline under the First Amendment. —Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2024