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safeguard

[seyf-gahrd] / ˈseɪfˌgɑrd /




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“I’m proud to have played a small part in helping safeguard such a beloved institution that has enriched Los Angeles for decades,” says Brian Mikail of Capstone Equities, which rents the space to the troupe.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The only meaningful safeguard is Step 3, when courts test those explanations against reality.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

The paper's then editor-in-chief, Dmitry Muratov, jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 for his "efforts to safeguard freedom of expression" at the helm of the paper.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

They were originally intended to help forces gather intelligence to prevent crime, and safeguard vulnerable people.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“It serves several purposes. Primarily, it is my connection to the circus, but it also functions as a safeguard of a sort. I neglected the fact that it does not cover those outside the fence.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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