guard

Example Sentences

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In slalom, racers typically knock down gates with their arms or shins, which are protected by plastic shin guards.

From Los Angeles Times

Once you get past the security guard on the door, a cavernous space is revealed.

From BBC

Though Díaz was caught off guard by Cohen’s comments, he said Saturday he had no bad feelings towards the Mets or their fans.

From Los Angeles Times

But these tend to be closely guarded secrets.

From The Wall Street Journal

With Teeton drifting in and out of consciousness, guards from the nearby barracks arrived as local residents appeared on the scene, alongside police and paramedics.

From BBC