as in to watch out (for)
to be cautious of or on guard against
unfortunately, you have to guard against theft while you're traveling
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For there are two legacies of the founding era that must be noticed, and both qualify as enormous tragedies.—
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Mocha Point customers will notice some of the same flavors as other coffee shops, as well as some that are different.—
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“Guard (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guard%20%28against%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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