as in guarded
to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point
the square is temporarily blocked off for the street fair
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guarded
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That project is for ITV and Deadline understands another drama for the commercial broadcaster is slated for production in 2026, but details of that thriller are being closely guarded.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Your warmth can melt guarded moments without crossing boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Blocked (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocked%20%28off%29. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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