The ancient priest wards the village against malevolent spirits with daily rituals.

The nurses checked the patients in the wards before the morning round.

She warded the cottage against the storm by sealing the windows and tying down the shutters.

The locksmith explained that the old lock was warded, its internal wards arranged so only a matching key could turn.

The wardenesses organized a thorough inspection of the dormitories before the new semester began.

The wardeness walked the corridor, checking every cell before dawn.

She turned her gaze to-ward the distant lighthouse as the storm approached.

Warde has been a respected surname in our town for generations.

She walked through the market, warding off persistent offers from vendors with a polite smile.

She raised her shield to ward off the incoming blow.