Guard

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Safety ContextPlay
Used where protection and safety are priorities, often related to property. SlideGuards patrolled the museum during the night.
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Authority FiguresPlay
Guards are often seen as figures of authority who can give orders. SlideThe guard instructed the visitors to stay inside.
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Not Always ArmedPlay
In modern contexts, not all guards carry weapons; some use surveillance. SlideThe shopping center's guards used cameras to monitor activities.