safeguard
noun
something that serves as a protection or defense or that ensures safety.
safeguarding
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present participleof safeguard.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"I was just bewildered really that the medical and safeguarding issues were completely lost," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
“We continuously invest in safeguarding the systems and data we maintain.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
"The intelligence community remains committed to safeguarding America's cutting-edge intellectual property from foreign threats," Clayton added.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
But some fault will lie with the private sector for not safeguarding its defenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Who is safeguarding the consumer to see that no residues of dieldrin or heptachlor are appearing in milk?
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
