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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The partner of another player, Héctor Bello, died while protecting their toddler, Bello said Saturday on social media.
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Once your car hits 100,000 miles, the manufacturer's warranty is done protecting you.
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When Argentina picked Kansas City for its base camp, the defending World Cup champions chose to train at Sporting KC’s Compass Minerals National Performance Center and reside at the Origin Hotel.
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Key Background Republicans will be defending slim majorities in both chambers of Congress come November.
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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.
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For years, freelance welfare professionals have been trusted with complex safeguarding responsibilities, often supporting vulnerable contributors through emotionally demanding situations.
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On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Bayer’s Monsanto, the maker of the powerful weedkiller Roundup, shielding it from thousands of state lawsuits that allege the company failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.
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Tying the hands of mayors in perpetuity and shielding them from accountability for the scourge of guns is not how to respond to one mayor’s mistakes.
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Publicly, both players have been complimentary of one another, although Brooks didn’t hide his frustration on Monday when asked about guarding the two-time MVP.
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For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme.
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“Forfending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfending. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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