Example Sentences

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“Just a heck of a job by Mitch, guarding the most iconic player in the world,” Brown said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Dhawan noted that last year’s cuts were on an “insurance basis” to guard against a weak labor market, and rate hikes this year would be the same except guarding against the risk of higher inflation.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Those immediately guarding the president seem to be hardy and quick, but the peripheries of such events are a continuing problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

But guarding the cemetery were three Cane Corso dogs — RoRo, Ghost and Zeus.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Standing dead in the night wind next to the trail, guarding the winter night.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen