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[gahrd] / gɑrd /




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Allen was born in Detroit, where his grandparents owned a roller rink where he worked as a floor guard.

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

Streets surrounding the square are closed off with metal barricades, which Sheinbaum has said are meant to guard against "provocations."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

At least 10 people have died after a boat thought to be carrying migrants capsized near Malta, the Italian coast guard has said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The youngest of the soldiers was told to stay with us and guard us, while the others went out.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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