guarding (against)

present participle of guard (against)

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noticing
Verb
  • This could mean smiling at yourself in the mirror, reflecting on what nature offered you today, checking in with a friend or noticing a small act of self-kindness.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Hudak’s neighbor reported the watch missing after returning home from a two-week vacation and noticing it was gone on July 18, detectives say.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Guarding (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarding%20%28against%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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