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ward someone off

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ward something off: parry

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a person who relies on another for support

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the state of being detained by legal authority

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a person or special body of persons assigned to provide protection or keep watch over, for example

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to keep safe from danger, attack, or harm

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to prohibit from occurring by advance planning or action

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ward off: to turn or drive away

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a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

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a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections

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block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care

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English economist and conservationist (1914-1981)

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English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920)

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United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913)

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a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)

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watch over or shield from danger or harm

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