guarded
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US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing ended with a tour of Zhongnanhai, the exclusive, heavily guarded 14th Century compound where top Chinese leaders live and work.
From BBC • May 15, 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
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
For years, Scott has been in poor mental and physical health, closely guarded by his staff at levels akin to those of late-stage Dianne Feinstein.
From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026
His shaggy, blond hair was caught under a blue knit winter hat, and his checkered flannel coat guarded him from the winter weather that still chilled the air in late March.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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