guard
verb (used with object)
to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over.
were guarding
-
past progressiveof guard.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Marines were guarding federal officials and property on Tuesday, Marines Corps General Eric Smith said.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2025
Police agencies including the DeKalb County police department and Georgia state troopers were guarding the site, including armored vehicles.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 13, 2023
Recently, 24-year-old cultural worker Emily Cottingham from Tønsberg and 26-year-old Daniel Fuller were guarding the lavvu.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2023
The two correctional officers who were guarding the man when he escaped were suspended for 30 days without pay.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 13, 2023
Turning his squad car onto East Oriole, Officer Delinko wondered if the trained Rottweilers were guarding the pancake-house site tonight.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
