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[gahrd] / gɑrd /




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The exchange is “KYC free,” referring to federal know-your-customer rules that require banks and brokers to guard against illicit finance and fraud by requiring users to disclose their identities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

They will be joined by Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry and his wife, entrepreneur Ayesha Curry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Investors were caught off guard by the yield surge, which suggests that the market had become a little complacent about inflation despite hot consumer and wholesale price readings this week.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The military honour guard lined up outside the Great Hall of the People to welcome Trump, complete with a gun salute and a band playing the US national anthem.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Her question caught me off guard, even though it shouldn’t have.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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