guardian

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Major, a professor of social mobility at the University of Exeter, added: "The reality is that a teacher these days is a counsellor, a social worker, a poverty alleviator and a guardian of respectful values."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

In your state, would a court need to appoint a guardian?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The pieces are like guardian symbols, designed to protect their wearer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He added: "The world is facing a serious energy security threat, but the International Energy Agency is ready to play its core role of being a guardian of global energy security."

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

I’m pretty sure the snails and whatever else is in your aquarium will die without an intervention, but I don’t really want to become a guardian to your orphans.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen