as in protected
to drive danger or attack away from
a place of refuge where the settlers could forfend themselves from attack
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In January 2026, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released plans to open up parts of Southern California, including public land adjacent to national and state parks, protected coastlines, and waterways.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
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On Thursday night, Campbell responded to the letter, stating that most of the claims Harold mentioned in the letter take issue with his personal opinion, which is protected under First Amendment rights and his role as a journalist and commentator.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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However, the president defended him.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Canada and Mexico defended their trilateral trade agreement with the US following Washington’s threats to withdraw from the $2 trillion pact.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The delay allowed the announcement to coincide with a day of particular religious importance in the Shiite calendar, but also to make sure he is safeguarded from attacks the United States and Israel are bound to conduct against him.—
Kay Armin Serjoie,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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The sector has long been considered to be safeguarded from the factors that have led to a growing period of contracting employment in most other industries, such as tariffs, AI, and other economic uncertainties.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Once proceeds are distributed directly to an individual, they are no longer shielded by corporate boundaries.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Two other assistants, called DingDing and Cylo, can also be seen behind the black curtain — their faces hidden in knitted clown masks or shielded by makeup.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Cooper Flagg was heavily guarded in the left corner by Dyson Daniels with the shot clock winding down and tossed the ball to Naji Marshall, but the pass was picked off by Jalen Johnson.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The play was designed to be a lob to 6-foot-1 Emma Walker, but 5-foot-11 Maren Powell guarded her perfectly to prevent that opportunity.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Forfended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfended. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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