try to shield

Frequency: 8.017.5 per million words

to make an attempt to protect someone or something

shieldVERB + VERB: shield

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try to

Examples (10)

  • She tried to shield the children from the harsh realities of the world.
  • He attempted to shield his face from the camera's flash.
  • The government is trying to shield domestic industries from foreign competition.
  • The thick forest canopy tried to shield the ground from the direct sunlight.
  • The actor made an effort to shield his private life from public scrutiny.
  • The company will try to shield its employees from the economic downturn.
  • The mother would try to shield her young son from any bad news.
  • He instinctively tried to shield his eyes from the blinding glare.
  • The organization aims to try to shield vulnerable populations from exploitation.
  • The diplomat attempted to shield his country's sensitive information.