guarded
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Stock markets were mixed on Wednesday, with guarded optimism that the US and Iran could reach a deal.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
"His symbolic value means he's very heavily guarded, but it's certainly possible."
From BBC • May 21, 2026
By keeping his real name a closely guarded secret, Jaf made it more difficult for law enforcement agencies to issue an international arrest warrant.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
For much of the game, small forward Rae Burrell guarded Clark, who netted 24 points with nine assists, but it was Kelsey Mitchell’s night, too, as the shooting guard finished with 23 points.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Most of these shacks were guarded by thin dogs, that yapped at the children from the shade under the houses.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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Vocabulary from Readings 6, Unit 1
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