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security guards

  • plural
    of security guard.
    security guard
    noun
    a uniformed guard employed by a bank, airport, office building, etc., to maintain security.

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You don’t want a low-quality battery that might catch fire, or a compromised or modified circuit board that bypasses normal security guards.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

No police or other authorities were visible at the site, but private security guards blocked access to one warehouse, thought to house other young migrants.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

Security at the bankrupt development was lax but oversight has since been improved, Petty said, with round-the-clock security guards, cameras, laser devices and tall metal walls topped with razor wire.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

The pros included a vast support network of friends and neighbors, 24/7 security guards stationed at the entrance gate, and scenic lakes, swimming pools and tennis courts throughout her development.

From MarketWatch Jul. 12, 2026

Just beyond the hedgerow, park security guards are talking to Dean Anderson.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

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