bodyguards

plural of bodyguard

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bodyguards Hamas confirmed that six people were killed in the Doha strike, including the son of senior leader Khalil al-Hayya, his chief of staff and three bodyguards. Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025 One of her bodyguards was killed in a shootout. Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025 Palantir’s Alex Karp, for example, who runs a data-intelligence company with controversial defense contracts, employs a 24/7 security detail with up to four visible bodyguards. Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025 Her bodyguards and parents followed behind. Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024 Just the sight of armed bodyguards near an executive is enough to scare away potential attackers. Nathan Bomey, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024 Bobby Woods, who narrowly escaped the FBI raid on The Forge, is seen killing Rodney and his bodyguards moments after a news announcement that he’s been completely acquitted of any wrongdoing. Barry Levitt, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024 The man claims that Combs and his bodyguards made threats toward him before leaving the stockroom. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2024 As well as his four bodyguards, the blast killed four bystanders and injured 16 more. David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodyguards
Noun
  • The squad has a deeper bench this season thanks to the additions of guards Jordan Clarkson and Malcolm Brogdon and big man Guerschon Yabusele.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Harris was one of the best defensive guards available in the portal, and Rodriguez has been a solid contributor for Spain’s youth teams and played in the country’s top league (the ACB).
    CJ Moore, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Manes’ defenders pointed out she had been cleared by the internal inquiry and was implementing a policy dictated from Washington.
    T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
  • During a two-point conversion play, Jennings caught the ball in the endzone, but was smashed between two Jaguars defenders.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Deanne Hullender, a spokesperson for the district, said 23,000 emails were sent to parents and guardians to inform them about the posters.
    Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Parents and guardians should check their state’s board of education website for additional details before gifting.
    Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The press office also cannot accommodate waves requests or escorts at this time.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Squadron name revived Labeling the drone unit as the 431st squadron revives a name that traces back to World War II, when it was activated in 1943 as the 431st Fighter Squadron in Australia, flying long-range P-38 Lightning fighters as escorts for US bombers in the Pacific theater.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025

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