guard against
phrasal verb
guarded against; guarding against; guards against
: to try to keep (something) from happening
Clean the wound to guard against infection.
That's the sort of thinking we have to guard against.
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Anyone handling fireworks should wear protective eyewear to guard against flying sparks or debris, Koikel said.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
Experts aim for a 95% vaccination rate for measles to guard against outbreaks.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
On the Immigration Services website explaining acceptable documents for employee identity and authorization, it’s noted that the department redesigns the permanent resident card every three to five years to guard against fraud.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
Our skin microbiome includes bacteria, fungi, and viruses; all playing a key role in shaping our health by promoting skin immunity and guarding against diseases.
—Jay Kakade
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2025
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
Experts aim for a 95% vaccination rate for measles to guard against outbreaks.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
On the Immigration Services website explaining acceptable documents for employee identity and authorization, it’s noted that the department redesigns the permanent resident card every three to five years to guard against fraud.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
Our skin microbiome includes bacteria, fungi, and viruses; all playing a key role in shaping our health by promoting skin immunity and guarding against diseases.
—Jay Kakade
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2025
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“Guard against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guard%20against. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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