Example Sentences

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"There were so many opportunities to have safeguarded him, protected him, and they failed him," she says.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Those of us who know Mr. Ayers have safeguarded some of his possessions, including various musical instruments.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2025

Even amid mounting pressure from their own government to adopt modern hybrid varieties under the banner of economic development, Mexican farmers have safeguarded native corn biodiversity by keeping thousands of traditional landraces under cultivation.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2023

Water recycling and other measures in southern Nevada have safeguarded the water supply.

From Washington Times • Apr. 14, 2023

It is just we should receive these outrages cast at the Republic, for we should have safeguarded her against them.

From The Gods are Athirst by Jackson, Emilie