crossing guard
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Police were reviewing footage of the scene to determine whether the crossing guard was negligent, he told reporters.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
A crossing guard is making $14,000 a month mailing out her musings from the job.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
“I want to protect the women of our country,” he insisted, dressed in a reflective jacket that made him look like a crossing guard.
From Salon • Nov. 14, 2025
And below that: Become a school crossing guard.
From Slate • Jan. 3, 2024
Ms. Post, the crossing guard, was standing there with her arms out.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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