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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However, the top still works as an effective shield against spraying and litter spew.
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Kayla Blanton, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Some of these narratives recast privacy not as a fundamental right, but as a shield against accountability, promoting the idea that any regulation equates to overreach.
—Jeremy Bradley-Silverio Donato, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Supergoop! makes a similar product that also shields against harmful blue light and pollution.
—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
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Kayla Blanton, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Some of these narratives recast privacy not as a fundamental right, but as a shield against accountability, promoting the idea that any regulation equates to overreach.
—Jeremy Bradley-Silverio Donato, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Supergoop! makes a similar product that also shields against harmful blue light and pollution.
—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
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“Shield against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shield%20against. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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