guarantor

Example Sentences

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But Gulf Arab states and others believe Washington, hitherto their chief guarantor of security and deterrence, is in shaky hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

America’s reliability as a guarantor of security has been a matter of debate for a long time.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Analysts and officials said the prospect of China openly stepping in to a formal guarantor role in coming weeks was also uncertain.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

South Carolina does not have filial-responsibility laws, and Maryland repealed its own law in 2017, meaning adult children are not responsible for their parents’ debts or care-home costs, unless they sign as a guarantor.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Jack, the household’s protector, its guarantor of tranquillity, was relied on to take the long view.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan