as in looked 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 study got its start when co-author Brian Gootee, a geologist with the Arizona Geological Survey, noticed a resemblance between sand deposits downstream of the Grand Canyon and in the Bidahochi—both contained pink, rounded grains that seemed to have been transported by the same river.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
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Karsh previously told the Pioneer Press that tenant complaints against Quadrel began last month, when renters from one of their residential properties, located at 929-935 Michigan Avenue, noticed drastic increases in rent after receiving their lease renewal notices.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Amy Feamster, who watched her grandchildren Monday, said sudden closures leave families scrambling.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Because Gagosian is such a force within the art industry, the inauguration of the new Upper East Side gallery will be closely watched by market observers.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Guarded (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarded%20%28against%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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