safeguard
noun
something that serves as a protection or defense or that ensures safety.
had safeguarded
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past perfectof safeguard.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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At war’s end, the family returned to Seattle, where neighbors had safeguarded typesetting equipment that allowed them to restart the family printing business.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 9, 2023
By the end of the day, the family had safeguarded 10 acres, and the burned land was so cool that the kids were running around on it in sneakers.
From National Geographic ● Dec. 17, 2020
Phillip Keene, director of corporate communications for Wal-Mart, said that during the storm, the company had safeguarded pallets of water on cargo ships that were sent to sea and away from Maria’s path.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 12, 2017
Other countries had safeguarded cultural, historical and natural treasures.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 14, 2016
Heretofore her father's stern repute had safeguarded her.
From A Pagan of the Hills by Charles Neville Buck
