safeguard
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It was established as a safeguard against arbitrary and unlawful imprisonment, so if a judge finds the government’s reasoning insufficient, they hold the power to immediately order the prisoner’s release with sufficient legal grounds.
From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026
The idea to safeguard King’s rights to the speech came at the last minute.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
For example, setting up an irrevocable trust can safeguard your life savings from creditors, fraud and lawsuits.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026
Longleat welcomed three-year-old Nubian giraffe Stanley to the park on Wednesday as part of an international effort to safeguard the critically endangered species, bosses said.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
“Nevertheless, island civilians must do whatever they can independent of naval and military aid to safeguard their homes and businesses against sabotage or bombing.”
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
Vocabulary lists containing safeguard
Declaration of the Rights of Woman (1791)
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Herbert Hoover on "Rugged Individualism" (1928)
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A Single Shard
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