Guards

/ ɡɑːdz /

plural noun

1. 1. (esp in European armies) any of various regiments responsible for ceremonial duties and, formerly, the protection of the head of state

      the Life Guards

      the Grenadier Guards

   2. ( as modifier )

      a Guards regiment

Example Sentences

The insecurity Jews feel can be seen, Mr. Rich says, in the government’s spending “£18 million a year on paying for commercial security guards at synagogues, Jewish schools and other Jewish buildings.”

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And when Tonatiuh cowers from the guards, we get a hint of what Molina has suffered without Condon ever having to show the abuse.

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There are flashes of kindness, the author tells us, from individual guards—but only when other guards aren’t present.

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Even if you roll up with fresh fits and Nike Dunks, you’re going to kill the vibe when you pull on your knee pads and wrist guards and snap that little helmet clip under your chin.

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On Saturday mornings, we have two or three guards wearing camo and flak jackets carrying assault rifles.

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Related Words

• cover 
• defend 
• escort 
• keep 
• look after 
• observe 
• oversee 
• patrol 
• preserve 
• safeguard 
• secure 
• shield 
• supervise