shield against
phrasal verb
shielded against; shielding against; shields against
: a protection from
Exercise and good nutrition are a shield against disease.
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Iran long has used those groups as both an asymmetrical way to attack Israel and as a shield against a direct assault.
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Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Melanin, found in many living organisms, acts as a natural shield against UV radiation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
This mist is like a protective shield against hot tools up to 450°F.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
In his ruling, Judge agreed with defense experts’ testimonies that research has shown the best way to shield against a potentially biased jury is to change venues.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024
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Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Melanin, found in many living organisms, acts as a natural shield against UV radiation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
This mist is like a protective shield against hot tools up to 450°F.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
In his ruling, Judge agreed with defense experts’ testimonies that research has shown the best way to shield against a potentially biased jury is to change venues.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Shield against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shield%20against. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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