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 first, the change is imperceptible but Nick notices that his sleepy village seems more vibrant, more populated with people.
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The fantasy, in other words, is a man who notices what needs to be done and does it.
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Not that Black minds any of that, though.
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Goes to work and minds his business.
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Jessie watches through a hole in the box as Emily drives away with her mother, never to be seen again.
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Los Angeles firefighter watches outside the Lineage cold storage facility as a helicopter drops water in Boyle Heights on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
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“Guards (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guards%20%28against%29. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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