guard against
phrasal verb
guarded against; guarding against; guards against
: to try to keep (something) from happening
Clean the wound to guard against infection.
That's the sort of thinking we have to guard against.
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One easy way to guard against it, say medical experts, is to focus on your sleep posture.
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Andee Tagle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
And one expert has suggested that steel or concrete barriers can also help guard against deadly attacks like the one in Grand Blanc Township, as well as unintentional fatal wrecks and may even help businesses stave off plaintiff lawsuits.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The rich texture instantly elevates even the simplest outfit, while the soft finish adds a touch of warmth that guards against autumn’s crisp air.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Even supporters of the relationship, such as Jaishankar, note that India needs to guard against not just overdependence on sources of supply (notably, China) but also against sources of demand (notably, the United States).
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
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Andee Tagle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
And one expert has suggested that steel or concrete barriers can also help guard against deadly attacks like the one in Grand Blanc Township, as well as unintentional fatal wrecks and may even help businesses stave off plaintiff lawsuits.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The rich texture instantly elevates even the simplest outfit, while the soft finish adds a touch of warmth that guards against autumn’s crisp air.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Even supporters of the relationship, such as Jaishankar, note that India needs to guard against not just overdependence on sources of supply (notably, China) but also against sources of demand (notably, the United States).
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Guard against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guard%20against. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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