guarded

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And though the steam engine’s secrets were jealously guarded by the British crown, ideas just as transformational were being revealed by the Scottish economist Adam Smith.

From Barron's

And though the steam engine’s secrets were jealously guarded by the British crown, ideas just as transformational were being revealed by the Scottish economist Adam Smith.

From Barron's

Since the January wildfires, California officials have been noticeably guarded when questioned about how the state will respond when the next major wildfire inevitably strikes.

From Los Angeles Times

Financial professionals are generally guarded about that idea.

From MarketWatch

Ownership of the Grinch’s likeness is guarded as jealously as the villain protects his lair: Dr. Seuss Enterprises holds the rights to the children’s book, Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times