- present participle of guard.
guarding
Example Sentences
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Over time, the human body became remarkably good at guarding its energy reserves through complex biological defenses wired into the brain.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
Much of the overtime money the department spent went instead toward preparing for unrest, monitoring protests and vigils, guarding hotels housing federal agents, and managing the public response to federal violence.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
When she got home four hours later, the house was cordoned off with police tape, with officers guarding the door.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
After graduating from law school, Kaweenuntawong was expected to take over the restaurant as the family’s only son—inheriting not just the business, but also the responsibility of guarding the stock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
At their back stood a dozen stout mice guarding the gatehouse door under the command of Basil Stag Hare.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
