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as in guardian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
served as custodian of the prisoner until he could be turned over to federal authorities
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as in defender
someone that protects
we must regard ourselves as custodians of the Earth so that its natural resources may be enjoyed by many generations to come
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Recent Examples of custodian
The Trust's operations rely on third-party service providers, including a custodian for ZEN, and any disruption in these services could affect the Trust's ability to operate.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 22 Nov. 2024
As traffic increased at Filbert Street Garden, custodians reached out to Nature Sacred in 2022 for help improving the site.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2024
Each chapter is devoted to a different custodian whom the author visits personally, incorporating his own experiences in a clear and evocative style that puts us right in the story with him.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
This included butch lesbians, who were often drawn to blue-collar jobs for which key rings were essential, such as being a custodian, a postal worker, or a mechanic, according to Slate.
—James Factora, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 22 Nov. 2024
As traffic increased at Filbert Street Garden, custodians reached out to Nature Sacred in 2022 for help improving the site.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2024
Each chapter is devoted to a different custodian whom the author visits personally, incorporating his own experiences in a clear and evocative style that puts us right in the story with him.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
This included butch lesbians, who were often drawn to blue-collar jobs for which key rings were essential, such as being a custodian, a postal worker, or a mechanic, according to Slate.
—James Factora, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
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D’Onta Foreman had a 38-yard run on the second play of the drive, and Sam Darnold scored on an option keeper.Dave Birkett, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2022
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Egan’s 1-yard touchdown run on a fourth-down keeper pulled the Chargers within 28-26 with 4:57 left in the third quarter.Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2022
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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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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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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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Rivas talked about a couple who runs a bakery struggling to keep prices down as the cost of their ingredients rises, and about a school janitor taking on a second job to keep up with the cost of housing.Laurel Rosenhall, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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Who will perform in 2024 Still fresh off his win on Season 19 of America's Got Talent, Richard Goodall, a school janitor from Terre Haute, will sing at the celebration.Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
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Five have pleaded guilty, and juries have convicted two, including former warden Ray Garcia.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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An octogenarian who once represented Rita Hayworth in her divorce from the Aly Khan, Maître Blum seems to be Simpson’s de-facto jail warden.Negar Azimi, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
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His protector, Russia, Russia, Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, was not interested in protecting him any longer.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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But Penny’s defense relied heavily upon his Marine background to paint him as a protector.Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
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Many of these outdoor cats, called community cats, are not comfortable around humans and therefore not suitable to live indoors as a domestic pet but are cared for outdoors by dedicated caretakers, according to Our Companions..Our Companions, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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What to Know Amy Pope, the director-general of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), visited Syria to meet with members of the caretaker government, U.N. officials, and advocacy groups.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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This trade proposal sees the Lakers add Jazz center Walker Kessler and guard Collin Sexton for three key depth pieces and a draft pick.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Right tackle Brian O’Neill injured his knee in the first half, but Minnesota struggled on the other side, too, specifically left tackle Cam Robinson and left guard Blake Brandel.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Custodian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custodian. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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