guard against
Example Sentences
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The Fourth Amendment exists, she writes, to protect “the privacies of life” and to guard against “too permeating police surveillance.”
From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026
Swappa has evolved its verification processes over the years to guard against new and emerging threats, including the rise of AI-generated images.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
Streets surrounding the square are closed off with metal barricades, which Sheinbaum has said are meant to guard against "provocations."
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
"When economic growth was more important than social stability, the central government relaxed its guard against this kind of 'collusion'. At such times, coal mine output increased, and coal mine accidents also rose."
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Someone tapped his shoulder, and, still on guard against zombies and killer dolls, he yelped.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
