safeguard
noun
something that serves as a protection or defense or that ensures safety.
safeguarding
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present participleof safeguard.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“Protecting the environment and safeguarding Californians requires quick and effective action from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill’s owners and operator,” Bonta said in a news release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
“We continuously invest in safeguarding the systems and data we maintain.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
"The welfare and safeguarding of our residents remain our absolute priority," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
France and Germany struck a deal aimed at safeguarding Europe’s struggling auto sector, including becoming more flexible with decarbonization rules and providing incentives for investment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Who is safeguarding the consumer to see that no residues of dieldrin or heptachlor are appearing in milk?
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
