as in protecting
to drive danger or attack away from
a place of refuge where the settlers could forfend themselves from attack
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Martha Lopez-Anderson is executive director of Parent Heart Watch, a nonprofit based in Orlando that is dedicated to protecting children and young adults from sudden cardiac arrest and preventable sudden cardiac death by educating and advocating for change.—
Martha Lopez-Anderson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
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Khalil trained a generation of volunteers in ecological conservation, protecting the Mediterranean coastline and the endangered sea turtles that travel hundreds of miles to return to the same beaches where they were hatched to lay their eggs.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
21 June 2026
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The defending Western Conference champs pick up Quaintance, a defensive-minded bruiser with size and athleticism who projects to be a center or power forward on the next level.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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When the odds opened for the upcoming title fight, the defending champ was a -300 favorite over the +250 challenger.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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The focus here is not on withholding information, but on safeguarding the dignity of a child and allowing a grieving family the space and privacy to heal.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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For years, freelance welfare professionals have been trusted with complex safeguarding responsibilities, often supporting vulnerable contributors through emotionally demanding situations.—
Emma Pringle,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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Comprehending a stock’s most significant risks is one aspect; shielding your investments from them is another.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Not with these linen panels that Malek Barney recommends—the thicker fabric strikes that Goldilocks balance between privacy and natural light, letting sunlight gently filter through while still shielding your space from prying eyes.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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Overnight on July 4, 2025, more than a dozen heavily armed antifa militants belonging to a Dallas-area antifa chapter ambushed Homeland Security personnel guarding the ICE holding site near Fort Worth.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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For a player who spent most of the season guarding his face as tightly as his words, Brunson let the moment show.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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“Forfending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfending. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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