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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The Trooper noticed signs of possible criminal activity during the stop and a K-9 unit from the Live Oak County Sheriff’s Office was called for further investigation, according to the release.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Mar. 2026 -
The team’s heart and soul noticed.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Guard (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guard%20%28against%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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