guarded
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Engineers, lawyers and other emissaries of the U.S. oil industry have flocked to the heavily guarded hotel to pitch their Venezuelan counterparts on plans to revive the country’s rundown oil fields.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
In the 20-minute speech, Charles is expected to appeal to Trump in guarded terms, saying that defending common democratic ideals is "crucial for liberty and equality" in a time of international challenges.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
For years, Scott has been in poor mental and physical health, closely guarded by his staff at levels akin to those of late-stage Dianne Feinstein.
From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026
It is one of the most heavily guarded sites in the country - but the alleged plotters are said to have been able to build up intelligence through insider information.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Meanwhile, Charles Guiteau sat in jail, guarded by police and soldiers.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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Vocabulary from Readings 6, Unit 1
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