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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Having this frame of mind can be a shield against the constant panic in the news.
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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
First, wash and change a child’s sheets and blankets frequently, because these offer the best shield against the mattress.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
But love, while essential, is not a shield against conflict, disappointment or the complexities of long-term commitment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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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
First, wash and change a child’s sheets and blankets frequently, because these offer the best shield against the mattress.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
But love, while essential, is not a shield against conflict, disappointment or the complexities of long-term commitment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 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 6 May. 2025.
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