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  • plural of guard.
  • present tense form of guard (3rd person singular).
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Another witness, who did not give her name, said hospital security "were not letting them out and the guards were stopping them".

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

We gave everyone the right to refuse an interview and spoke to those who agreed far away from any guards, and without cameras.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

During the visit, guards saw Randall try to pass a blue balloon to her son, a deputy probation officer wrote in the report.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

South Hall is known as one of Eastern’s “dump-off” blocks, where they send rabble-rousers, the outspoken, argumentative prisoners, the ones who have most fallen out of favor with the guards.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

As the security guards spread out, carefully watching the library patrons, Danny made his way to the stairs.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova



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