guard against
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A 2020 law called the No Surprises Act now protects consumers in that situation—but does little to guard against other types of medical bills.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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
Dhawan noted that last year’s cuts were on an “insurance basis” to guard against a weak labor market, and rate hikes this year would be the same except guarding against the risk of higher inflation.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
Pros weigh in on how to guard against the worst.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
A little farther out, across Snapfinger Creek and County Road 2435, the headstones in the Snapfinger Cemetery stood guard against all enemies like soft, silent sentries.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
