stand guard

In the early dawn of that May morning, as the New England men stood guard over the flames, five hundred men, women, and children were slowly burned alive.

State troopers now stand guard outside schools and government buildings.

Guatemalan soldiers stood guard at the school as bored teenagers played catch and soccer with a basketball.

A group of 10 to 15 police officers perpetually stand guard to ensure the cameras do not take photos of the victim's house.

Suzanne understands the assignment of being Beckett’s wife, standing guard against anything that could detract from his higher mission.