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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Combine this with other measures—such as freezing ChexSystems, locking your Social Security number, and securing your SSA account—to build a comprehensive shield against identity theft. —

Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Here, foreign law acted as a shield against U.S. tax overreach, but the precedent remains narrowly applied. —

Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 But for hunters and anglers, the amendment serves as a political shield against movements like those in Oregon and elsewhere to criminalize some forms of hunting. —

Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024 Messi’s incredible longevity — and continued excellence — has been an effective shield against retirement talk but no one can run forever. —

Jack Lang, The Athletic, 14 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for shield against

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