- present participle of safeguard.
safeguarding
Example Sentences
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“The Trump administration remains focused on delivering more investments and jobs for the American people while safeguarding our national security.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Jess John, safeguarding lead at local charity Young Gloucestershire, said the young people they support often report the impact of online harms on their wellbeing.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
"This change continues the work already undertaken by the contest to strengthen safeguarding and protect younger artists from the pressures associated with competing at the Eurovision Song Contest," they added in the statement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
The Panorama and Times joint investigation also revealed that Sullivan has been banned from contact with West Ham's women's and youth teams for the past three years because of safeguarding concerns.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Knowing she was safeguarding his big weakness made him feel better—like he’d fastened his seat belt for a high-speed chase.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
