How to Use shield against in a Sentence

shield against

phrasal verb
Definition of shield againstnext
  • The hat has a UPF 50+ rating and features a 3-inch brim and 6-inch neck cape to shield against the sun’s rays.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2023
  • In some ways, trees can be a shield against the dangerous blows Mother Nature deals out.
    — Dan Lambe, Treehugger, 1 June 2023
  • Clad in a cozy, loose-fitting sweatsuit, Wilson pulls her knees up against her chest to shield against the slight morning chill.
    — Melinda Newman, Billboard, 9 May 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
  • Earlier findings suggested that the bony frills could have been used as a shield against predators.
    — Kelly Santana Banks, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2023
  • This was a mass pro-democracy movement, which got its name from the use of umbrellas as shields against tear gas and water cannons.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Its strategy is to keep Palestinian civilians at risk, as shields against Israeli air and ground forces.
    — Jo-Ann Mort, The New Republic, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Rackley told IndieWire that his Nauticam housing is big enough to work a little bit like a shield against large sharks and other wildlife.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 July 2024
  • News photographs of the clash show a Patriot Front marcher pressing a shield against Murrell’s head, forcing it into a light post.
    — Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2023
  • The sculptural nature of her work — another look featured a dress encircled by a boned and bound cage — nodded to a sense of protection, a shield against the world.
    — Violet Goldstone, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Lithium-ion batteries, which are heavy in themselves and prone to fires, would also need to be heavily shielded against a shell hit.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 24 Dec. 2023
  • Trees can be humanity’s shield against grueling heat and the effects of climate change.
    — Dan Lambe, Treehugger, 20 July 2023
  • Earth has a magnetic field that provides a shield against high-energy particles from space.
    — Lulu Zhao, Discover Magazine, 19 June 2024
  • Candace Owens shouldn’t use the Bible as a shield against legitimate criticism of her commentary on Israel.
    — Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 22 Nov. 2023
  • More than most, Whack knows that imagination is our most powerful shield against the cruelty of existence.
    — Chris Richards, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
  • 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.
    — Joel Khalili, WIRED, 19 Apr. 2024
  • One victim reportedly used a steel cart to shield against Commander's attack.
    — Molly Nagle, ABC News, 25 July 2023
  • Experts note that there are other solutions, known as passive defenses, that can be used to obscure or shield against aerial attacks.
    — Samuel Oakford, Washington Post, 6 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
  • 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, 20 Aug. 2023
  • Researchers have found bountiful evidence for decades about all the ways social connection improves well-being in aging and forms a protective shield against the bad things.
    — M.t. Connolly, Fortune Well, 18 July 2023
  • That means the tribe can’t put land into trust, a prerequisite to casino development and also a shield against federal, state and local taxes.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Harassment and abuse For targets of harassment on the platform, the feature is one of the last remaining shields against abuse and hate speech on a platform that appears to have relaxed its stance on content moderation.
    — Simmone Shah, Time, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Unlike employees in the public sector, such workers are not shielded against discipline under the First Amendment.
    — Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2024
  • While correct that the cause of the whole war lays with Hamas’ aggression, that cannot be a shield against the grave responsibilities that come with being a modern and very well-equipped military operating in a civilian-dense area.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Consensus is strong, though, about how the AI companies are likely to defend themselves: with the fair use doctrine, a common shield against accusation of copyright infringement.
    — Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2023
  • The sealant protects the tooth from getting a cavity by shielding against bacteria and plaque.6 Sealants are more common in children because of the new growth of permanent teeth, however, sealants can benefit adults also.
    — Tammy Davenport, Verywell Health, 28 May 2024
  • While vaccines shield against severe disease and death for a long time, studies have shown that their ability to protect against all symptomatic cases drops significantly after about six months.
    — Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 12 June 2024
  • This uses chemical filters to shield against UV rays, but also soothes, energizes, and replenishes skin’s moisture levels through ginseng root extract and hyaluronic acid.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2024
  • Telfer’s femininity was under constant attack growing up, but her athleticism became a shield against slurs, name calling, and threats of violence—from school bullies and family members alike.
    — Grace McCarty, SELF, 31 July 2024

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