guarded
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I just had to turn up the extremes when it came to Agnes, and really make sure to keep those things that she keeps close to her heart guarded.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Across recorded history, they have hunted beside us, guarded homes, carried loads, managed livestock and provided companionship.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
The neighborhood has just 34 residences, guarded by a private police force and 24/7 armed boat patrols.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
You can find a ho-hum plea for unity in her answer, as well as a guarded concession that Thanksgiving is a holiday that the vast majority of Americans cherish.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Even the bosslings wouldn’t stand a chance against the giant floating towers that guarded the foothills.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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Vocabulary from Readings 6, Unit 1
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