- present participle of safeguard.
safeguarding
Example Sentences
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One of the most common rites of passage for young Americans is spending the long summer hours working as a camp counselor, lifeguarding at the local pool, stocking shelves or serving up dinners to regulars.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
In the 1970s and 1980s, teen employment routinely topped 50%, as bagging groceries, flipping burgers and lifeguarding were considered a rite of passage for young Americans.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Although several members of his family are in the RNLI, Theo himself has never had lifeguarding experience.
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2023
She also managed the local swimming pool for 32 years, teaching lifeguarding and water safety.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2023
“Hope the lifeguarding business keeps up for you.”
From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe
