guard
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Crews believe the women were sleeping when they were caught off guard by the quickly rising tide and dragged into the ocean, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
Four of the station’s original granite eagles will stand guard at the corners.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
But a Palestinian Muslim guard, Mohammed Basha Abdulghani, kept it safe in return for being allowed to live in part of the building.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
“In real life I believe that wealth does in fact isolate you from other people. … You have your guard up much more so than you would if you didn’t have wealth.”
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
“That man promised me he would guard your reputation,” her ba thundered.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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