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as in custodian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
the state became his guardian when he was put into protective custody
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as in protector
someone that protects
the editor defended his newspaper's unrelenting exposure of government corruption, arguing that it is journalism's role to act as a guardian of democracy
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as in caregiver
a person who has responsibility for the care of another
when her parents died, her aunt became her legal guardian
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Recent Examples of guardian
Her guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, filed a complaint in New York this September alleging that Williams did not have the capacity to consent to a Lifetime documentary series about her current life, per the Los Angeles Times.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved a rule change that will require school districts to make training available to parents and guardians on the use of FortifyFL, an app where anonymous tips can be submitted about suspicious activities.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
This lack of oversight can result in a range of health and behavior problems for the animals and their future guardians.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
One of the suspects, a 16-year-old from Bridgeport, turned himself in on Tuesday night along with a parent or guardian, Josef said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Nov. 2024
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved a rule change that will require school districts to make training available to parents and guardians on the use of FortifyFL, an app where anonymous tips can be submitted about suspicious activities.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
This lack of oversight can result in a range of health and behavior problems for the animals and their future guardians.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
One of the suspects, a 16-year-old from Bridgeport, turned himself in on Tuesday night along with a parent or guardian, Josef said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Nov. 2024
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Anthony Thomas was incarcerated at Lee in 2018 and worked as a custodian in the Special Housing Unit.Christie Thompson, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Supervisory Boards need lead reinvention As the custodians of the future, Supervisory Boards have a special role to play.Andrew Binns, Forbes, 17 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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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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The timing of the insurgent assault inside Syria has fueled speculation in Lebanon — that Israel and the U.S. were behind the rebel advances, seeking to weaken Assad, Iran, and Hezbollah, who Salah sees as her protector.Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Low-Cost Ways to Show Holiday Appreciation Outside of holiday tipping, there are many ways to help caregivers and service providers feel appreciated.Linley Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
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There’s no perfect caregiver; there’s no perfect son; there’s no perfect grief.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 13 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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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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With Giménez playing second base and Daulton Varsho playing centre field, the Blue Jays will now field two of the game’s top defenders, per Defensive Runs Saved, up the middle.Kaitlyn McGrath, The Athletic, 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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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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“Guardian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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