guarded

Example Sentences

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Although some species likely guarded nests or protected hatchlings briefly, young dinosaurs became independent relatively quickly.

From Science Daily

However, due to her profession, Leah was both guarded and attempting to persuade the public with every word she wrote.

From Literature

“The Fed’s policy credibility represents a highly valuable asset which should be carefully guarded, including by ensuring the Fed’s monetary policy decisions remain independent,” the IMF said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Trolls that could smell magic and hoarded it and guarded a poison apple tree, a stiltskin.

From Literature

I am not diagnosing him or implying malicious intent, but I do believe you should be guarded.

From MarketWatch