as in protects
to drive danger or attack away from
learned to use humor to fend herself from criticism
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December 22 – January 19 Your effort deserves a structure that protects its value.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026 -
How sunscreen protects you from the sun Let’s start with how sunscreen works.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
25 May 2026
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Continue reading … MEDIA HOLD THE LINE — Marlon Wayans defends Dave Chappelle's trans jokes while having transgender child.—
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FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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Leppla understands people’s frustration with the creatures but defends them, to a point.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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High-shine and hydrating, Supergoop’s Glow Gloss Lip Balm shields the lips under a nonsticky, sheer gloss finish, available in Vanilla Soft Serve, Pink Peppermint, Strawberry Spritz and now Caramel Glaze.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
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This movement generates Earth’s magnetic field, which shields our planet from harmful cosmic radiation.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
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“Fends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fends. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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