guard
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Lakers guard Luka Doncic will be eligible for postseason awards after the NBA and NBA Players Association announced Thursday they ruled in his favor on his extraordinary circumstances appeal of the 65-game rule.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
On top of that, we now have to be on guard at one of the most vulnerable moments of our careers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The former Arsenal and Villarreal boss brought with him his own backroom staff, with many of the old guard departing.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
While he was in hospital he was under 24-hour guard by prison officers but it was not deemed necessary to handcuff him.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
‘Many winters ago, they banded together in secret. At first they called themselves the Healers. Deceived themselves into believing that they’ wished only to do good; to cure sickness, guard against demons.’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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