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as in defending
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
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 22 July 2025
Trump was accused of taking and shielding from authorities more than 300 documents with classified markings.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 8 July 2025
When used in schools, each bag includes not only the shielding fabric but also practical design features based on experience, such as unique serial numbers to help a school inventory and assign them to students, similar to how law enforcement tracks evidence bags.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Ars Video Such a module would isolate the satellites from the space environment, sparing their batteries and sensitive electronics from harsh thermal cycles every 90 minutes, and provide some shielding from radiation.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Trade bazooka ‘a last resort’ Last-minute talks to reach a trade deal with the U.S. are taking place, with the EU targeting a 10% baseline tariff deal and the shielding of key industries, such as autos, agriculture, machinery and aerospace.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 22 July 2025
Trump was accused of taking and shielding from authorities more than 300 documents with classified markings.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 8 July 2025
When used in schools, each bag includes not only the shielding fabric but also practical design features based on experience, such as unique serial numbers to help a school inventory and assign them to students, similar to how law enforcement tracks evidence bags.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Ars Video Such a module would isolate the satellites from the space environment, sparing their batteries and sensitive electronics from harsh thermal cycles every 90 minutes, and provide some shielding from radiation.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shielding
Verb
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This process must ensure that risk management is aligned with current regulations, established company policies and industry best practices, thereby protecting security, privacy and corporate integrity.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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But the brains of the hybrid mice developed fewer of these tangles and plaques, as if the sleep mutations were protecting the animals.—
Marla Broadfoot,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Matt Craig is a reporter based in Los Angeles covering the business of Hollywood, entertainment, sports and gaming for Forbes.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Matt Barrows is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the 49ers.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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With his second goal of the night, the Broncos, in their inaugural appearance in the Frozen Four, defeated the defending national champions from Denver, with their record nine national titles, 3-2 in the second double-overtime game between the teams in a month.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Yankees signed the 38-year-old to a minor league free agent contract in February, but after a series of injuries left the defending American League champs with three holes in their five-man rotation, Carrasco pitched his way into filling one with an impressive spring training.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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On August 11, the airline sent a proposal to the union that offered a 38% compensation increase over four years, the airline said, among other benefits and protections.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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Drug traffickers bankroll many people in rural communities, essentially buying local support and protection.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cops at the scene were photographed guarding pools of blood near the building’s entrance.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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The guy who may be assigned to guarding Fland, KU senior Dajuan Harris, scored 26 points in the scrimmage against Arkansas and Fland in October.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Shielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shielding. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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