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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
Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
Where geopolymers are used now Geopolymers have been used in many types of construction, including roads, coatings, 3D printing, coastal environmental protection, the steel and chemical industries, sewer rehabilitation and building radiation shielding and rocket launchpad and bunker infrastructure.
—Alcina Johnson Sudagar, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
The belts also have an important job in shielding Earth from cosmic radiation, solar storms and solar wind that can be harmful to humans and damage technology.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
That includes bringing the harboring or shielding bill back, according to previous Statesman reporting.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
Where geopolymers are used now Geopolymers have been used in many types of construction, including roads, coatings, 3D printing, coastal environmental protection, the steel and chemical industries, sewer rehabilitation and building radiation shielding and rocket launchpad and bunker infrastructure.
—Alcina Johnson Sudagar, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
Trump has proposed providing escorts for shipping in the strait, but this would involve putting naval vessels in harm’s way purely for the purpose of shielding oil ships with no obvious strategic advantage for the war itself.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
The belts also have an important job in shielding Earth from cosmic radiation, solar storms and solar wind that can be harmful to humans and damage technology.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shielding
Noun
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Huntley is also part of a nearly 100-strong WhatsApp community of Newcastle academy alumni, which is regularly updated by Julie Smith, the safeguarding and wellbeing manager.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Executives and boards need to realize that choices made about the gathering, storing, and safeguarding of data have a direct impact on the risk and reputation of the company.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On this front, Hochul is correct to push for a reevaluation, and the lawmakers dismissing the idea out-of-hand should come up with viable alternatives for protecting New Yorkers from price shocks that are well out of their control.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The man removed a magazine from the gun, and, with his hand covering the muzzle, accidentally pulled the trigger.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2026
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Countless teenagers stopped by the crash site Saturday, covering the charred earth with flowers, candles, and pictures.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Home routers and mesh systems are critical to national security and consumer protection, and today’s decision is a step forward.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The government offers no protection to these villagers.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tech companies are used to defending their systems against hackers.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
24 Mar. 2026
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The debate sponsors released a joint statement on Friday defending their decision.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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But Seattle has tried to support his game in different ways, with extreme sheltering in terms of quality of competition and deployment.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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All this sheltering has created an economic crisis that has grown worse by the day.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There’s some irony to guarding parks against the showcases of an industry dedicated to tree health and human safety.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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Socorro, 61, works overnight guarding a private-sector shop.—
Carmen Sesin,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Shielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shielding. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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