as in looks 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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At the same time, Dell notices the popularity of platforms that let people raise money, and the rise of the creator economy, where a person can be rewarded for putting their rawest self on display.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026 -
One character, an undertaker, notices that death seems to have been suspended.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
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Not that Sinner necessarily minds the loss of the ranking, beyond seeing 2026 as an opportunity to regain it from his rival.—
Owen Lewis,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Even the genius minds behind Heated Rivalry can make a mistake now and then.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Fieris are a big basketball family, and Guy frequently watches matches — like the 2023 NBA All-Star Game — with his two sons and nephew.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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The number of counties and states under winter storm watches Thursday morning is stunning.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Guards (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guards%20%28against%29. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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