Guardians Purpose Restricted By Delay

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Updated: October 15, 2023

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	99%	8		Exact Match!
noun • a person who cares for persons or property • a fighter who holds out against attack
	29%	9		Delay — one has week at first in delay
verb • obstruct or hinder any discussion • engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate
	29%	6		Primarily, delay a while, delay, loiter endlessly?
verb • take one's time; proceed slowly • waste time • hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

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The Guardian Everyman30 Jul 2017	Down 15
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