guard against
Example Sentences
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Dhawan noted that last year’s cuts were on an “insurance basis” to guard against a weak labor market, and rate hikes this year would be the same except guarding against the risk of higher inflation.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
About 28,500 US troops are stationed in South Korea to help guard against the nuclear-armed North.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
He has said that the internal workings of the party have already been tightened up to guard against financial wrongdoing.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Indonesia’s central bank snapped a long-running pause as it delivered its first rate hike in over two years to guard against inflation and steady the rupiah.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Though the jockey was probably not at fault for Exhibit’s change of course, it was common for stewards to briefly suspend riders caught in his situation to guard against foul play.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
