guardian

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Major, a professor of social mobility at the University of Exeter, added: "The reality is that a teacher these days is a counsellor, a social worker, a poverty alleviator and a guardian of respectful values."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

In your state, would a court need to appoint a guardian?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He added: "The world is facing a serious energy security threat, but the International Energy Agency is ready to play its core role of being a guardian of global energy security."

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

There is currently no age requirement to join Step, according to its website, though users under 18 need a “parent, guardian or trusted adult” to sponsor their account.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

“Oh no he won’t,” said my guardian, making his pocket-handkerchief-point, with perfect confidence; “I should like to see him argue the question with me.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens