sentinel

Example Sentences

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The mean rescue sentinel did not think so.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2024

The church stood empty like a silent sentinel over a small cemetery next to it.

From Slate • Oct. 24, 2024

The sentinel landscapes program was established in 2013 as a partnership of the departments of Agriculture, Defense and the Interior.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2024

Intriguingly, the system being attacked normally works as a sentinel or guard, whose job it is to detect invading viruses.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2024

Theon Greyjoy stood beside a sentinel tree, his bow in hand.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin