guarding

Example Sentences

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“Just a heck of a job by Mitch, guarding the most iconic player in the world,” Brown said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Dhawan noted that last year’s cuts were on an “insurance basis” to guard against a weak labor market, and rate hikes this year would be the same except guarding against the risk of higher inflation.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

He was a quiet star in the Lakers’ first-round series win against the Houston Rockets, often guarding All-Star Alperen Sengun one-on-one and dominating the paint.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Residents prepared to remove their own trash, manage deliveries and take shifts guarding entrances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Muqtada puts me down, turns and stands with his arms crossed at Nia, guarding me.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini