guard

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Senior guard Azzi Fudd is making 45.5% of her shots from beyond the arc.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

But all anyone inside the arena seemed to be talking about was the sideshow between a pair of legendary coaches—and a potential changing of the guard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

If Smart is unable to return in Doncic’s absence, the Lakers could shift even more ball-handling responsibility to Reaves and LeBron James while relying on Bronny James as an additional guard off the bench.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“We have to take care of one thing: military protection. We have to guard the country.”

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

It was the guard we had nicknamed “The Snake” because of the shiny dress she wore.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom