shield
noun
a broad piece of armor, varying widely in form and size, carried apart from the body, usually on the left arm, as a defense against swords, lances, arrows, etc.
has shielded
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present perfectof shield (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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They fear a surge in nationalism that has shielded the government from criticism could give way to discontent if the economy deteriorates further.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
"Whatever the outcome, this trial has already shattered the secrecy that has shielded these companies for far too long."
From Barron's ● Mar. 14, 2026
DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is the Obama-era program that since 2012 has shielded certain immigrants brought to the U.S. as children from deportation and allowed them to work legally.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026
For nearly 50 years, the EPA has shielded these areas from destruction.
From Slate ● May 25, 2023
He has shielded me in the shadow of his hand through the perils of the sea and of the wilderness from whence I may derive motives of devotion and activity in my profession.
