guard against
Example Sentences
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Dhawan noted that last year’s cuts were on an “insurance basis” to guard against a weak labor market, and rate hikes this year would be the same except guarding against the risk of higher inflation.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
About 28,500 US troops are stationed in South Korea to help guard against the nuclear-armed North.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
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
Pros weigh in on how to guard against the worst.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
I grasped my hair, holding it tightly against my cheek to guard against the shaman’s eyes.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
