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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

“Piper, did you want to sit in?” the warden asks, his big face shining.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko

The organisation said wardens did not have powers to stop or detain individuals, but continued to work alongside partners including West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Throughout this year's hot weather national park wardens have urged visitors to follow the country code by closing gates, taking their litter away with them and reducing the risks of wildfires.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 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

Lynds’s achievement—the seemingly total subjugation of a large group of violent inmates—is one that would probably dazzle most correction officers and wardens today.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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