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a person or group of people whose job is to protect someone
They entered the building surrounded by bodyguards.
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Recent Examples of bodyguard
Later in 2014, Higgins stepped down from his position as One Direction's tour manager and bodyguard, allegedly over a disagreement with Zayn Malik at the time, according to The Mirror.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Bobby Woods, who narrowly escaped the FBI raid on The Forge, is seen killing Rodney and his bodyguards moments after a news announcement that he’s been completely acquitted of any wrongdoing.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
Advertisement One young woman swatted a bodyguard with a long pole.
—Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Julian mows through Pavlovich’s bodyguards with ruthless efficiency, finally making it to Pavlovich himself.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 24 Oct. 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Bobby Woods, who narrowly escaped the FBI raid on The Forge, is seen killing Rodney and his bodyguards moments after a news announcement that he’s been completely acquitted of any wrongdoing.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
Advertisement One young woman swatted a bodyguard with a long pole.
—Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Julian mows through Pavlovich’s bodyguards with ruthless efficiency, finally making it to Pavlovich himself.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodyguard
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Third-year guard/center Doug Kramer made a key mistake on the same third-quarter red zone trip as Amegadjie’s second holding penalty.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
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Any hope of a comeback for the outmatched Mustangs was wiped out once UCLA guard Londynn Jones hit a fast-break three to give UCLA a 31-point lead within the first minute of the fourth quarter en route to a dominant 69-37 victory.Andrés Soto, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees sent spot starter Cody Poteet to the Chicago Cubs to acquire Bellinger, giving them a middle-of-the-order hitter and a premium defender at first base or in the outfield.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sauerbrunn, one of the greatest defenders in USWNT history, played in three FIFA World Cups and three Olympic Games.Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Parents or guardians can complete claim forms for those under 18.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But now board members will at least consider a guardian program.Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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Waterman, 22, went missing in 2010 after posting advertisements as an escort on Craigslist.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Your recruiting violations involve laundered money, strip clubs, escorts, luxury SUVs and a booster named Scabby who slithers around sticky towny bars.Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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Law enforcement can track patterns and increase patrols in areas with frequent incidents.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
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His plan was nearly foiled by Canadian border patrol agents who were suspicious of his not having a driver's license, which had been ditched in his wallet in the lake.David K. Li, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, Russian convoys could be seen traversing the coastal highway to Hmeimim.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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The committees aim to establish secure aid convoys, which often face challenges such as looting, hoarding and profiteering in their efforts to deliver humanitarian supplies to Palestinians facing the risk of famine.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The union hasn’t announced any further pickets, with the last one occurring last week, just before talks resumed.Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2024
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Union members hold picket signs during a news conference following a vote count on the union contract at the IAM District 751 Main Union Hall in Seattle, Washington, US, on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024.Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Bodyguard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodyguard. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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