guard

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She had 16 in a lower-scoring performance against Texas on Friday, but her imposing defense and ability to move as fluidly as a guard make her a matchup headache for any opponent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

To Palantir’s old guard, the FDE remains as deeply misunderstood as ever, despite its newfound fame — a role that rivals are culturally appropriating while ignoring the often grueling engineering process it entails.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Would it be so very wrong for a guard to smile now and then, or give a few words of explanation?

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom