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bodyguard

[bod-ee-gahrd] / ˈbɒd iˌgɑrd /


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His father said his son was contacted by a Cameroonian living in Russia, who sold him on the idea of a military training course and the promise of a job as a bodyguard.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

For the remainder of his time in Venezuela, he had a bodyguard by his side.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

JOP is often flanked by bodyguard Mario Rogelio, who once got his foot run over by a car while protecting the band in New York City.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

According to the family, Andre-Bruno was sent to Belgium and served as a bodyguard to King Baudouin.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

Fina stays by my side as much as she can, like a bodyguard.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish




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