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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Your analytical nature notices quiet details that tell you exactly what to release.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026 -
When the plumbing works, nobody notices.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Not that Black minds any of that, though.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Goes to work and minds his business.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Se-chan watches the whole thing happen from the back of the car, while Hiroshi looks on helplessly from the driver’s seat.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The grief remains especially difficult as Metcalf watches Austin's brother navigate life without him.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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“Guards (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guards%20%28against%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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