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guardian

[gahr-dee-uhn] / ˈgɑr di ən /


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The office serves as the people’s financial guardian, reviewing contracts, scrutinizing expenditures and sounding the alarm when the numbers stop adding up.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since last March some 300 sick and wounded children and 730 parents and guardians have been brought to Jordan out of 2000 scheduled for treatment.

From BBC

Regulatory agencies were designed to be independent guardians of the public interest.

From Salon

She is at once guardian angel and angel of death, watching over hallowed ground while carrying a tool of invasive modernity with her.

From The Wall Street Journal

If a student violates the ban, they must have a series of discussions with school authorities and their legal guardians.

From BBC