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  • past participle of guard.
  • past tense form of guard.
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guarded

[gahr-did] / ˈgɑr dɪd /


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Stock markets were mixed on Wednesday, with guarded optimism that the US and Iran could reach a deal.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

There will still be a scene remaining that will be guarded by police officers for a number of days while our work continues.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing ended with a tour of Zhongnanhai, the exclusive, heavily guarded 14th Century compound where top Chinese leaders live and work.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

For much of the game, small forward Rae Burrell guarded Clark, who netted 24 points with nine assists, but it was Kelsey Mitchell’s night, too, as the shooting guard finished with 23 points.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Meanwhile, Charles Guiteau sat in jail, guarded by police and soldiers.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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