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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Biden left the White House handing out get-out-of-jail-free cards to family members as a shield against potential retribution. Editorial, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2025 Despite its claims of neutrality, the Fed’s independence serves more as a shield against accountability than a safeguard of economic stability. Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 Gold shines where other investments falter: shielding against inflations, thriving in periods of negative real interest rates, and providing stability during geopolitical upheaval. Bob Haber, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 Ethical Considerations For Accountants While technology may serve as a shield against the impacts of deepfakes, the ethical considerations surrounding their use cannot be ignored. Pankaj Vasani, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shield against 

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“Shield against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shield%20against. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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