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ransomer

noun

Definition of ransomer

as in defender

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His development as a front-footed defender is a valuable asset.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
And what happens next should concern attackers and defenders alike.

— Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of defender

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This $10 option comes with three privacy glass screen protectors that will shield your screen from damage and prying eyes at the same time.

— Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
The stranger at the door stood under the personal protection of Zeus, the greatest of the gods and the protector of strangers.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 July 2026

Definition of protector

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Speculation continues about why the Westmoreland County Prison warden was placed on leave around the same time the prison went on lockdown.

— Erika Stanish, CBS News, 29 July 2026
The encounter fortunately ended without anyone being injured, but Parks Canada wardens were able to identify the hikers after the video was posted online and racked up millions of views.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of warden

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Starting in 2011, the IRS required brokers and custodians to report cost-basis and holding-period information for stock and mutual fund investors on Form 1099-B.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Best for higher net-worth investors Augusta Precious Metals sells gold and silver directly, and also works with third-party custodians to manage your IRA.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Definition of custodian

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Yeoman warders take part in the ceremonial search ahead of the state opening.

— Alexander Smith, NBC news, 13 May 2026
She’s accompanied by a chaperone/warder, Loti (Céline Menville), a Frenchwoman who has a mean way with a dagger, and cabin boy Blaster (Kayden Price).

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025

Definition of warder

Noun

The Guardian Built From The Same Cloth The institutions that protect our money are nevertheless far from defenseless, since the very capacity for recognizing patterns that empowers the attacker also sharpens the eyes of the watchman.

— Dennis-Kenji Kipker, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Fiddlers played at the street corners and watchmen called out the hour of the day.

— Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026

Definition of watchman

Noun

State and local prosecutors would be able to sue chatbot operators for violating the measures, as well as parents or guardians of children who are harmed by companies that don’t follow them.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Young people who want access to algorithmic feeds or nighttime notifications have to consent to their parent or legal guardian being notified.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of guardian

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