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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Kids today are passionate about protecting the planet, and their eco-conscious habits can inspire families to make more sustainable choices.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
14 June 2026 -
Instead, Tim Cook and his team are overhauling its pricing strategy to increase revenue from its more affluent users with the luxury iPhone Ultra foldable while protecting the core iPhone 18 Pro audience.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Inter Miami captain scored a hat trick for defending World Cup champion Argentina in a 3-0 rout of Algeria in their tournament opener.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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But Cape Verde simply did not wilt in a solid, switched-on 4-5-1 defensive shape, compressing space between the lines and defending heroically in their own penalty area to keep the European Champions at bay, and committing only one foul in the process — the fewest ever recorded in a World Cup game.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 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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The oversize headwear shaded her face, shielding her dark brows over her taupe smoky eye, lightly blushed cheeks and the pop of pink on her lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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Saving a wildfire burn victim Department leaders shared the heroic stories of the recipients, which included rescuing victims from wildfires and car accidents, shielding children from gunfire and pulling people from freezing water.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Anunoby had been calling for the ball because no one was guarding him.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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With five miles of walls and hundreds of cannons guarding the harbor, Suomenlinna squelched the Russian threat (at least for the time being).—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
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“Forfending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfending. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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