guard
verb (used with object)
to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over.
has guarded
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present perfectof guard (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"My Administration has guarded against the risks posed by malign foreign actors who attempt to swindle American citizens by taking advantage of the generosity of our Nation," the first executive order says.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Jokic has guarded Davis on 114 possessions this season, per NBA data collected by cameras in each arena that track player movement.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2023
Mr. Schumacher, 54, retreated from public life after he suffered a brain injury in a skiing accident nearly a decade ago, and his family has guarded his privacy fiercely since then.
From New York Times ● Apr. 24, 2023
Army has guarded the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, also known as the Tomb of the Unknowns, since 1926.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 8, 2021
The difference is that Cara’s pain has made her certain of everything, and Tris has guarded her uncertainty, protected it, despite all she’s been through.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
