guard
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“In real life I believe that wealth does in fact isolate you from other people. … You have your guard up much more so than you would if you didn’t have wealth.”
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
But when point guard Jalen Brunson’s last-second shot bounced off the rim, all hope—again—seemed lost.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
But old guard candidate Xavier Becerra came out on top.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Some of the basketball players participating in the finals have commented on the record-breaking ticket prices, with Knicks guard Josh Hart calling them “ridiculous.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
I decided to try picturing myself in Colorado, so when Mrs. Pritchard asked me how big a mustard seed was, she caught me off guard.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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