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verb • shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage • use tariffs to favor domestic industry | ||||||||
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noun • a person who keeps watch over something or someone • the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team • a military unit serving to protect some place or person • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the duty of serving as a sentry • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles • a position on a basketball team verb • to keep watch over • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect • protect against a challenge or attack • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence | ||||||||
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Defend
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PROTECT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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PROTECT
Updated: October 13, 2023
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| The Guardian Quick19 Aug 2000 | Down 14 | |
| New York Times11 Nov 1988 | Across 59 | STANDUPFOR |
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