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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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Asian equities were mixed on Wednesday with gains driven by soaring tech stocks and guarded optimism the United States and Iran will reach a peace 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

By keeping his real name a closely guarded secret, Jaf made it more difficult for law enforcement agencies to issue an international arrest warrant.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Exactly how Jamestown operates is a closely guarded secret, as it unearths gems where no one else is looking.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Most of these shacks were guarded by thin dogs, that yapped at the children from the shade under the houses.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt




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