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guard

[gahrd] / gɑrd /




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Gil was trapped in the security booth of the seven-story building where he worked as a guard in Catia La Mar.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

Celebrities and other high-profile people spend up to $1 million on security for their weddings to guard against prying eyes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

The security guard had been on duty in a small concrete booth in the basement of the parking lot adjacent to the Galerias Playa Grande mall in Catia La Mar when the twin quakes struck.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Gold’s stunning climb to record highs in January caught many investors off guard — as did its more than 20% plunge during the Iran war.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

The guard was already at the next cell.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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