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warden

[wawr-dn] / ˈwɔr dn /


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Councillor David Finley, river warden at Ufford Parish Council, said it was a "really exciting moment to actually see the water flowing" again.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

Black Point Beach Association has a handyman to maintain signs and locks; a warden monitors the beach to enforce its rules.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

McCaslin said she wanted to reach a workable solution with the warden, saying, “I want him to have his discovery. He’s entitled to it.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

Shortly after he was released, Landor sued the warden and the guards for violating the 2000 law, known as RLUIPA, which promised “appropriate relief” to those whose rights were violated.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

I’m considering giving up when the cell house door squeaks open again and Officer Trixie and the warden appear.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko

The riders have also been seen by street wardens working across Birmingham city centre.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Samuel Adams and John Hancock were both fire wardens.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

They were previously assistant wardens on Ynys Enlli, also known as Bardsey Island, which involved spending several months of the year there, but "never imagined" stepping up to live there year-round.

From BBC ● May 21, 2026

But in October 2025, Bardsey Island Trust advertised for full-time wardens to live on the island year round.

From BBC ● May 21, 2026

A strong place and wonderful was Isengard, and long it had been beautiful; and there great lords had dwelt, the wardens of Gondor upon the West, and wise men that watched the stars.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien




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