Example Sentences

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While some players are guarding against burnout, others struggled to even reach California.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

“Do narcissists have stronger self boundaries because they are guarding their creation of the sense of self?” asks van Mulukon.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2024

The usually crowded streets of Las Vegas are considerably emptier than normal, and security guards are guarding the fountains of upscale casinos and hotels to prevent people from jumping in.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2023

"Member states are guarding their prerogatives and there is some reservation towards bringing this kind of decision-making to the EU level," Dombrovskis said.

From Reuters • May 26, 2023

“And now it is the wights, and undoubtedly their hollows, who are guarding them,” said Addison.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs