stand guard

Example Sentences

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Two police officers stood guard at the cordon.

From Barron's

In one video, Mr Mangione eats a McDonald's meal as officers stand guard around him in the restaurant waiting for more officers to arrive.

From BBC

More than a dozen Metro and Los Angeles Police Department officers stood guard, positioning themselves between the public and the empty dais.

From Los Angeles Times

“I will stand guard while you sleep. It may not be safe here.”

From Literature

Its members stand guard at historical ceremonies and attend regular army training sessions.

From The Wall Street Journal