shield against
phrasal verb
shielded against; shielding against; shields against
: a protection from
Exercise and good nutrition are a shield against disease.
Examples of shield against in a Sentence
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There are ways that miners can use the large quantities of energy flowing through their facilities as a shield against the volatility of the bitcoin market too.
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Joel Khalili, WIRED, 19 Apr. 2024
This specialized legal professional is not only versed in the intricacies of tax codes but also possesses the authority to represent clients in tax court, offering a shield against the daunting aspects of tax disputes and liabilities.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024
In response, your body produces melanin (the pigment that gives skin—and hair—its particular color) as a shield against the DNA-damaging effects of those UV rays.
—Jessica Chia, SELF, 9 Apr. 2024
Such support can offer professional and creative sustenance as well as elevate the public profiles of cultural figures as a potential shield against persecution.
—Suzanne Nossel, Foreign Affairs, 29 Feb. 2024
More than most, Whack knows that imagination is our most powerful shield against the cruelty of existence.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
In some ways, clothing in this novel is my main character’s shield against the world, and also against her own pain.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Moreover, righteous anger often masks deeper insecurities or fears, serving as a shield against vulnerability.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Mulch is a simple solution that not only acts as a protective shield against excessive heat but also nourishes the soil.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2024
Joel Khalili, WIRED, 19 Apr. 2024
This specialized legal professional is not only versed in the intricacies of tax codes but also possesses the authority to represent clients in tax court, offering a shield against the daunting aspects of tax disputes and liabilities.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024
In response, your body produces melanin (the pigment that gives skin—and hair—its particular color) as a shield against the DNA-damaging effects of those UV rays.
—Jessica Chia, SELF, 9 Apr. 2024
Such support can offer professional and creative sustenance as well as elevate the public profiles of cultural figures as a potential shield against persecution.
—Suzanne Nossel, Foreign Affairs, 29 Feb. 2024
More than most, Whack knows that imagination is our most powerful shield against the cruelty of existence.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
In some ways, clothing in this novel is my main character’s shield against the world, and also against her own pain.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Moreover, righteous anger often masks deeper insecurities or fears, serving as a shield against vulnerability.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Mulch is a simple solution that not only acts as a protective shield against excessive heat but also nourishes the soil.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2024
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“Shield against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shield%20against. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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