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Recent Examples of shielded
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The team believes that the technology could become highly valuable in reactor research, post-irradiation examinations, and nuclear forensics investigations that involve shielded and hazardous materials.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The ship itself is packed with detail from turrets through to tiny shielded hangars.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 1 May 2026
As is customary, terms of the settlement were not revealed and will likely remain shielded by non-disclosure and non-disparagement language.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
In a joint statement, survivors of Epstein have called the files incomplete and said that while the release is being framed as transparent, some of the documents reveal survivors’ names and identifying details, while alleged abusers and enablers remain shielded from public scrutiny.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
There was some cowering in seats, some shielded eyes and a general atmosphere of dread.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Reports about an assault surfaced on social media Wednesday, but exact details on the incident remain shielded as police investigate.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
The city’s parks and recreation department replaced its already-aging lights with shielded, dark sky-friendly fixtures last year with federal and local government funding.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 June 2026
So far, Burnham’s current position outside Westminster has largely shielded him from any association with this government.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
The amendment aims to reduce property taxes by raising the homestead exemption—the value of a home shielded from non-school taxes—from $50,000 to $250,000 over the next two years.
—Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The stars burn brightly here, shielded from light pollution and city glare, and the rock formations are eerily beautiful in silhouette.
—Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
For the most part, our world glides silently through space, shielded by Earth’s thin atmosphere.
—Shawn Laatsch, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Since a nucleus is far better shielded from environmental disturbances than the electrons used in atomic clocks, nuclear clocks could eventually become the most precise timekeepers ever built.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Otherwise, they’re shielded from the sun under his white baseball cap and his curly hair.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
China’s plummeting imports have effectively shielded oil prices from increasing, analysts said.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Adjective
The pipe welding certificate program will focus on gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding and shielded metal arc welding, according to the ECC website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The team believes that the technology could become highly valuable in reactor research, post-irradiation examinations, and nuclear forensics investigations that involve shielded and hazardous materials.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The ship itself is packed with detail from turrets through to tiny shielded hangars.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 1 May 2026
As is customary, terms of the settlement were not revealed and will likely remain shielded by non-disclosure and non-disparagement language.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
In a joint statement, survivors of Epstein have called the files incomplete and said that while the release is being framed as transparent, some of the documents reveal survivors’ names and identifying details, while alleged abusers and enablers remain shielded from public scrutiny.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
There was some cowering in seats, some shielded eyes and a general atmosphere of dread.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Reports about an assault surfaced on social media Wednesday, but exact details on the incident remain shielded as police investigate.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
The city’s parks and recreation department replaced its already-aging lights with shielded, dark sky-friendly fixtures last year with federal and local government funding.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
While households have been relatively shielded from rising prices by government support measures, businesses have faced stronger cost pressures.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 June 2026
So far, Burnham’s current position outside Westminster has largely shielded him from any association with this government.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
The amendment aims to reduce property taxes by raising the homestead exemption—the value of a home shielded from non-school taxes—from $50,000 to $250,000 over the next two years.
—Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The stars burn brightly here, shielded from light pollution and city glare, and the rock formations are eerily beautiful in silhouette.
—Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
For the most part, our world glides silently through space, shielded by Earth’s thin atmosphere.
—Shawn Laatsch, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Since a nucleus is far better shielded from environmental disturbances than the electrons used in atomic clocks, nuclear clocks could eventually become the most precise timekeepers ever built.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Otherwise, they’re shielded from the sun under his white baseball cap and his curly hair.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
China’s plummeting imports have effectively shielded oil prices from increasing, analysts said.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shielded
Adjective
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And yet Sazan is also a protected area.—
Marzio G. Mian,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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The southern coast of Tenerife is a hotspot environment for the conservation of cetaceans in the wild, particularly within the protected Teno-Rasca Special Conservation Zone.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The Netherlands dominated possession while Japan sat back and defended.—
Bryan Preston,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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The president of the European Council, comprised of member states’ governments, defended his decision to open diplomatic communications with the Kremlin after the leaders of France and Germany criticized the decision.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
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In Mississippi, Highway 49 was covered with up to three feet of water, stranding cars, local officials reported to the weather service.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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On her return journey, Luban covered about 4,350 miles.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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When that happens, people become more guarded, less open and less willing to engage.—
Tony Gambill,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Our spirits remain guarded, but high, for this one; the Venice Film Festival crowd seemed to eat it up.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
3 Sep. 2024
Verb
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More than 10,000 members of the NYPD safeguarded the route.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Each generation inherits the task of shaping its own era, of guiding history to become a place where the dignity of every person is safeguarded, justice is promoted and fraternity is made possible.—
Pope Leo XIV,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Claire Pease, 17, secured individual all-around gold, adding to her team gold.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Security at the Kansas City Fan Festival, being held on the grounds of the National World War I Museum and Memorial, is to include metal detectors, a secured perimeter, entrance with clear bags, and access to the festival using a mobile app.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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