guard against
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The Fourth Amendment exists, she writes, to protect “the privacies of life” and to guard against “too permeating police surveillance.”
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026
Swappa has evolved its verification processes over the years to guard against new and emerging threats, including the rise of AI-generated images.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Besides a sense of purpose, Lithgow said other factors that can help guard against ageing are good diet, exercise and rest.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
Yet the Fed also has to be on guard against higher energy prices shaping how consumers and businesses view inflation in the long run.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
Serafina followed his gaze and said, “If we camp with you tonight and keep guard against the Specters, will you tell us more about this world, and these angels you saw?”
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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