behind a/the shield

Examples (10)

• The protesters stood behind their riot shields.
• The police formed a line behind their shields.
• He felt vulnerable, exposed without anything behind which to hide.
• The soldiers advanced cautiously, staying behind their protective shields.
• The ancient warriors huddled behind their large wooden shields.
• She peered from behind the shield of her hand.
• The refugees sought shelter behind the temporary shields erected by the aid workers.
• The knight remained steadfast behind his ornate shield.
• During the bombardment, they took cover behind whatever shields they could find.
• The children played pretend war, using cardboard boxes as shields to hide behind.