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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rear guards
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Intense downpours, hail and thunderstorms continued Thursday, with the weather service issuing tornado watches or warnings for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026 -
In certain circles, Nelson Holdo was the go-to guy for fine jewelry and luxury watches.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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From these outposts, the soldiers are able to launch their own drones.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The anti-settlement monitoring group Peace Now says that 212 of at least 363 existing outposts in the West Bank were created since 2023.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Park rangers and mountain guides install and maintain snow pickets — which are used to help build anchors for extra protection on areas like steep slopes — between the high camp and Denali Pass, the park has said.—
Becky Bohrer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Park rangers and mountain guides install and maintain snow pickets — which are used to help build anchors for extra protection on areas like steep slopes — between the high camp and Denali Pass, the park has said.—
Becky Bohrer,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The soldiers would have stayed as sentries before and after the performance, symbolically guarding the legacy of Taiwan’s founder.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Police had taped off several square blocks around Sixth Street, while local police and federal authorities, including Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents, were at the site, according to Austin police officers serving as sentries.—
Jack Myer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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