as in protected
to drive danger or attack away from
a place of refuge where the settlers could forfend themselves from attack
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Made of thick steel and protected on all sides by sandbags, the capsule is strong enough to shield engineers from debris, but not from a direct hit.—
Svitlana Vlasova,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026 -
Time to think, walk, reflect, exercise, or just sit without stimulation is scheduled and protected like a board meeting.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Publicly, Sheinbaum has defended the policy, saying oil deliveries to Cuba are governed by long-term contracts and constitute a form of humanitarian aid.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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As Carlson was being denounced by various conservatives for sitting down with Fuentes, the President defended him.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Covered entities must clearly explain how protected health information is used and safeguarded.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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In that collection, over 100 scientists from four continents explain how frogs, trees, ducks and lions stand to benefit when refugia in their habitats are identified and safeguarded.—
Diana Stralberg,
The Conversation,
17 Dec. 2025
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With more income shielded before taxes apply, many taxpayers will see slightly lower taxable income compared with the prior year.—
Emma Waldman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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We are not shielded from these stories — we are taught them in our Jewish preschools and reminded of them in Hebrew school.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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Diggy Coit, who scored 43 points Sunday in Maryland's win over Penn State, was held to 15 points and guarded primarily by Stojakovic.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Diggy Coit, who scored 43 points Sunday in Maryland’s win over Penn State, was held to 15 points and guarded primarily by Stojaković.—
Steve Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Forfended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfended. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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