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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