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to drive danger or attack away from
sheepdogs safeguard the flock from attacks by wolves
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Recent Examples of safeguarded
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
In that collection, over 100 scientists from four continents explain how frogs, trees, ducks and lions stand to benefit when refugia in their habitats are identified and safeguarded.
—Diana Stralberg, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
Key programs for food assistance and veterans' benefits would be safeguarded from another potential lapse in the budget.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Trott and Lufkin safeguarded the middle with six and three blocks, respectively, while Payton Patrick rejected four shots.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
The caves and their stories are safeguarded by the descendants of Dill, who continue to own and operate Meramec Caverns.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
The Muslim Jebeliya tribe, long-time protectors of the monastery, has safeguarded the sacred site for centuries.
—Nada El Sawy, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2025
Once sensitive information is shared, it must be carefully safeguarded.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
This ensures our culture is safeguarded despite the climate crisis, and is accessible to all Tuvaluans at home and abroad.
—Feleti Penitala Teo, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
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Covered entities must clearly explain how protected health information is used and safeguarded.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguarded
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Local companies offer half- and full-day excursions to the island and its protected ecosystem.—
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By choosing a jurisdiction with strict privacy laws and tougher limits on photographing children, Clooney is effectively arbitraging legal regimes the way multinational corporations arbitrage tax codes—only here the protected asset is family life, not corporate profit.—
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The New England Patriots defended home turf in the Wild Card Round, dominating the Los Angeles Chargers in a 16-3 victory to move on in the NFL Playoffs.—
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Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson defended the final-drive defense afterward.—
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Less secured bonds in Saks Global financing were trading below 9 cents on the dollar.—
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Advertisement Finally, following the success of Decision to Leave, Park secured funding for his adaptation of The Ax—but for a Korean version of the film.—
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Johnson quickly raced up the court and didn’t hesitate to attack the basket, knocking down a tough runner in the lane while closely guarded.—
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Neither player is a prolific shot-maker from long range, but Green’s dwindling speed advantage is further lessened when he is guarded by power forwards rather than centers on dribble handoffs.—
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Reports about an assault surfaced on social media Wednesday, but exact details on the incident remain shielded as police investigate.—
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It is expected to deliver clearer imaging of dense, shielded materials like spent nuclear fuel, while also significantly enhancing nuclear safety.—
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“Safeguarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguarded. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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