guard against
verb
guarded against; guarding against; guards against
: to try to keep (something) from happening
Clean the wound to guard against infection.
That's the sort of thinking we have to guard against.
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Ukrainian officials have warned residents to guard against further strikes as Russia lashes out.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Rather, the vaccine guards against the disease, which is known to disrupt brain health.
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Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
The newsrooms will remain on guard against the possibility that the subpoenas will be reissued in the future.
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Hannah Rabinowitz,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Over‑reliance on automation in high‑pressure environments is actively guarded against.
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Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Rather, the vaccine guards against the disease, which is known to disrupt brain health.
—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
The newsrooms will remain on guard against the possibility that the subpoenas will be reissued in the future.
—
Hannah Rabinowitz,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Over‑reliance on automation in high‑pressure environments is actively guarded against.
—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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“Guard against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guard%20against. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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