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Guards

British  
/ ɡɑːdz /

plural noun

    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

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As they fled, he and his close circle of guards took cover in a forested area surrounding a complex of cabins.

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Security guards kept a watchful eye on the duo through the glass as they leaned in for conversation and enjoyed their meal.

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You get a sense of the weight of leadership carried by Zelensky from the diligence of his security guards.

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After joining the army eight years ago, Wilde was with the Welsh Guards until Christmas before moving to the Royal Yorkshire Regiment.

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In a lengthy tribute, the Welsh Guards said she had "a rare ability to lift those around her" and her loss would be felt "across the Battalion and far beyond".

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