as in guardian
someone that protects
his work with the pet rescue center has led many to hail him as a guardian angel and friend to all animals
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Recent Examples of guardian angel
However, a guardian angel intervenes, revealing George’s profound impact on his community.
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John Dealbreuin Wealth Of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
Begging her guardian angel to rewind time and save her, Shepherd is by turns imperious, disbelieving, and frightened.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
But when his guardian angel, Clarence (Henry Travers), appears on Earth to help him, George is shown an alternate world sans his existence — offering him a new gratitude for life, burdens and all.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Season 2 fills in the book’s powerful middle chapters, which trace Sunja’s conflicted relationship with her secret lover turned guardian angel, Mr. Koh (Lee Min-ho), during World War II.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
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John Dealbreuin Wealth Of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
Begging her guardian angel to rewind time and save her, Shepherd is by turns imperious, disbelieving, and frightened.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
But when his guardian angel, Clarence (Henry Travers), appears on Earth to help him, George is shown an alternate world sans his existence — offering him a new gratitude for life, burdens and all.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Season 2 fills in the book’s powerful middle chapters, which trace Sunja’s conflicted relationship with her secret lover turned guardian angel, Mr. Koh (Lee Min-ho), during World War II.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for guardian angel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian angel
Noun
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The proposed guardian must submit a Title 14 guardianship application to the Maricopa County Juvenile Court.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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The students are children who have been sent away by their parents or guardians to study at Quranic boarding schools in what’s known as the almajiri system.—
Ogar Monday,
The Christian Science Monitor,
4 Feb. 2025
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His subsequent television credits include the role of custodian and ex-sumo wrestler Yoshi Nakamura in the Disney series Kickin’ It.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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Jo was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hector and loved being an organist, pianist and custodian.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Their defenders were chasing him around screens with an extra level of ferocity.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Mitchell, a skilled defender, was averaging 24.5 minutes in 44 games and 22 starts in Toronto.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
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These include the notion that women are responsible when the victim of a rape attack; that men are the protectors of women, who should be subservient; and that men are frequently victims of false rape claims, among other fringe beliefs he’s publicly espoused.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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The first layer of a bed should be a base layer, such as a mattress protector, followed by a set of sheets.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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And one pitch invader even made it past Messi’s bodyguard and got a hug from the soccer icon during their last game in Panama.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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The indictment follows Yoon’s arrest ten days ago, when South Korean prosecutors finally succeeded in forcing him to surrender at his residence after a prolonged stand-off with his presidential bodyguard.—
Patrick Reevell,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2025
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