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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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.
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Grace McCarty, SELF, 31 July 2024
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
As well as shielding against potentially deadly skin cancer, facial suncare has become a solid skincare staple due to growing awareness that UVA rays are the leading cause of premature ageing.
—Viola Levy, refinery29.com, 28 June 2024
The best shield against such deception is knowledge.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 15 June 2024
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Grace McCarty, SELF, 31 July 2024
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
As well as shielding against potentially deadly skin cancer, facial suncare has become a solid skincare staple due to growing awareness that UVA rays are the leading cause of premature ageing.
—Viola Levy, refinery29.com, 28 June 2024
The best shield against such deception is knowledge.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 15 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for shield against
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“Shield against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shield%20against. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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