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as in defending
to drive danger or attack away from
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Recent Examples of shielding
Sean Neumann, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
By using performance-cooling fabric technology, these garments help keep wearers cooler by drawing heat and moisture away from the skin while also providing ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) shielding from the sun’s harmful rays.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Nov. 2024
Satellites are largely constructed from aluminum, a superconductor used for the blocking, distorting or shielding of magnetic fields, according to Hunt, who argues the debris could disrupt the Earth's magnetic field.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
In extreme magnetic environments, the magnetic sensitivity can be controlled by sufficient separation from the field source or methods such as magnetic shielding.
—Thomas Coughlin, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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According to the newspaper, this strict shielding and a head injury Doss sustained — when, aboard a train, her head was slammed into a metal bar — contributed to her struggles growing up.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
By using performance-cooling fabric technology, these garments help keep wearers cooler by drawing heat and moisture away from the skin while also providing ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) shielding from the sun’s harmful rays.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Nov. 2024
Satellites are largely constructed from aluminum, a superconductor used for the blocking, distorting or shielding of magnetic fields, according to Hunt, who argues the debris could disrupt the Earth's magnetic field.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
In extreme magnetic environments, the magnetic sensitivity can be controlled by sufficient separation from the field source or methods such as magnetic shielding.
—Thomas Coughlin, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shielding
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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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Simon Johnson has spent the majority of his career as a sports reporter since 2000 covering Chelsea, firstly for Hayters and then the London Evening Standard.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Ill be covering the hardware launches in January so follow me here on Forbes using the blue button below, Facebook or YouTube to get the latest news and reviews.—
Antony Leather,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s speech reflected his plan to roll back protections for transgender people and terminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Jan. 2025
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Trump is rolling back protections for transgender people and terminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.—
Colleen Long,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Hurricanes pulled off a gritty 3-1 win in their first game of 2025 against the defending Stanley Cup champions, getting a standout performance from goalie Pyotr Kochetkov while the entire lineup matched the Panthers’ physicality.—
Cory Lavalette,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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As things stand, that would be enough via the present UEFA coefficient to secure Champions League football for 2025-26, but Newcastle are looking up and hunting down those above them rather than merely defending their own position.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article Loading your audio article Death, taxes, and long, physical defenders guarding Jalen Brunson.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Dec. 2024
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In the video, Conder shared the dogs lying proudly, guarding their livestock.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Shielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shielding. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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