guarded
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Analysts are guarded about likely moves for the rest of the year but many are not ruling out a rate increase.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
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
Jazz music drifts into the night from an open doorway guarded by a resolute figure in a black suit.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Soon we were hemmed in with trees, which in places arched right over the roadway till we passed as through a tunnel; and again great frowning rocks guarded us boldly on either side.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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Vocabulary from Readings 6, Unit 1
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