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to drive danger or attack away from
celebrities who are shielded by a cluster of bodyguards whenever they appear in public
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Recent Examples of shielding
Paula Davis, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
On planets like Earth, atmospheres composed of gases offer a surrounding layer of protection, helping control temperature and shielding inhabitants from things like radiation.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 18 May 2026
But as the evidence mounts, scientists continue to puzzle over the pleasant surprise—how are vaccines that target specific pathogens inadvertently shielding our minds from deterioration?
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
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Noun
Burnout prevention is not about eliminating hard work, lowering standards, or shielding teams from every challenge.
—Paula Davis, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
On planets like Earth, atmospheres composed of gases offer a surrounding layer of protection, helping control temperature and shielding inhabitants from things like radiation.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Verb
At one point in the video, a man holding a young girl in a pink dress could be seen shielding her from the violence unfolding around them.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 18 May 2026
But as the evidence mounts, scientists continue to puzzle over the pleasant surprise—how are vaccines that target specific pathogens inadvertently shielding our minds from deterioration?
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shielding
Noun
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Newsom signed the election safeguarding bill in his office, flanked by Cervantes, Umberg and Assembly sponsor Gail Pellerin, D-Santa Cruz, who was a Santa Cruz County elections clerk for nearly 30 years.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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What kind of safeguarding was needed to protect the cast, especially her, from some of the heavier themes, such as drugs and death?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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That’s why the original voices of legacy filmmakers are worth protecting, even when some of that group’s AI advocates seem hell-bent on acting against the industry’s long-term best interests.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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This melanin is not foolproof in protecting your skin, though.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Then on April 3rd, 2020, the CDC recommended people ages 2 years and older wear a cloth face covering in public.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Allison Schrager is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering economics.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Carpenter requested that her sister, Sarah, and her sister’s boyfriend, guitarist George Smith, be added to the protection order as well since the couple reside in her Los Angeles home.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Here, as ever, Kokopeli suggests that clinging to youthful talismans offers no protection against uncertainty, and reasserts the odd mix of disaffection and morbid glee produced by such reactionary impulses.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Victor Wembanyama is making news these days as a third-year player who has led the San Antonio Spurs to a 2-2 series tie with the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference finals.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The Western Conference Finals shifted back to Oklahoma City on Tuesday night, with the defending league champions pulling away in the second half for a 127-114 victory in Game 5.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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Community members also raised concerns about the sheltering of those displaced, said communication was confusing and people didn’t know what to plan for, and that some experienced price gouging.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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The delays affected a range of disaster-response functions, including housing inspections, temporary sheltering and crisis counseling, and slowed the distribution of aid tied to major events such as the July 2025 Texas floods and Hurricane Helene.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Authorities in northeastern Congo have now banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people, and soldiers and police are guarding some burials carried out by aid workers.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Authorities in northeastern Congo have now banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people, and armed soldiers and police are guarding some burials carried out by aid workers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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“Shielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shielding. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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