guarded

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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

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

Gone was the guarded, uneasy figure seen earlier in the week - Dubois looked entirely comfortable in his own skin.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

In the summer of 1949, the only American agents capable of uncovering the USSR's true motives were hunkered down in a closely guarded office in Arlington Hall.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau