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as in guardian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
checked in with the security guard at the gate
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as in defense
means or method of defending
the boxer's sparring partner managed to get a blow in under his left guard
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as in guide
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy
the honor guards raised their sabers as the happy couple descended the church steps
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as in defender
someone that protects
a battalion of burly guards surrounding the celebrity
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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
guard the quarterback so he doesn't get sacked
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as in to blockade
to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point
a fire-breathing dragon guarded the entrance to the castle
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as in to watch out (for)
to be cautious of or on guard against
unfortunately, you have to guard against theft while you're traveling
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Recent Examples of guard
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
Indeed, three body guards surrounded Swift throughout the night, leaving for a different post nearby only when her fiancé Travis Kelce arrived just as the ceremony began a little after 8 p.m.
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P. Claire Dodson,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
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On his own, Church embarked on a dicey journey under Bedouin guard to Petra by horse and camel.
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Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
Indeed, three body guards surrounded Swift throughout the night, leaving for a different post nearby only when her fiancé Travis Kelce arrived just as the ceremony began a little after 8 p.m.
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P. Claire Dodson,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
Verb
The 6-foot-9 Haugh stretches defenses with his shooting, attacks the rim, thrives in transition and guards multiple positions.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme.
—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
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The irony is that in not trying to pass muster with more conservative theatergoers (and their fastidious institutional guardians), playwrights have been winning over not just critics but also formerly squeamish artistic directors and perennially nervous Broadway producers.
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Evacuees must provide proof of evacuation, and parents or guardians must remain with their children at all times.
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Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio was in San Francisco when the 49ers tried to develop a record-setting British discus thrower into an NFL defensive tackle.
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The collection is being introduced through a campaign featuring Notre Dame defensive back Adon Shuler and USA Football defensive back Laneah Bryan.
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The combo version ships with both the printer and the AMS 2 Pro packed together in a single large box with thick foam supports, transport locks, and protective bracing that secure the motion system during shipping.
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Lohan wore her hair, styled by Danielle Priano straight down, letting the long blonde locks flow loosely past her rib cage, hitting just above the hem of her cropped jacket.
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Neither team has pressed forward with much conviction in the first 15 minutes, and after some back-and-forth passing on the back line of the Netherlands' defense, boos could be heard from restless spectators in Monterrey.
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Linda Parisi, Blake Rakela’s defense attorney, has asked the court to set bail and allow her client to be released while the criminal case proceeds.
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Let curiosity guide cooperation toward a wiser agreement.
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Canada got a boost in the 75th minute when star defender Alphonso Davies came on for his first World Cup action.
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Panama defender Andrés Andrade was shown a card after a foul on an England's Morgan Rogers.
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In the final months of pregnancy, the testicles descend through a passage called the inguinal canal to land in the scrotum, the pouch that protects them for the rest of a man’s life.
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This shampoo and conditioner are designed to strengthen and protect hair health while reducing frizz and split ends.
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The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for the region's oil and gas, was effectively blockaded since the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran in late February.
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Meanwhile, Lord Corlys Velaryon and his fleet have the city blockaded, while Team Black commands from Dragonstone and Daemon battles in the Riverlands and Aemond broods on the throne, which he’s taken from his maimed brother.
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“Guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guard. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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